On CDC estimates, Whetstone Township is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns
Whetstone Township trails Ohio on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 44820, 44833, 43314. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Whetstone Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Whetstone Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.5%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Cancer is also above the state: 10.3%, vs 8.7% across Ohio. In all, Whetstone Township runs above Ohio on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 25% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%), and COPD, heart disease and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Whetstone Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.4%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Whetstone Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.6%), vs 15.4% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Ohio figure falls outside Whetstone Township’s likely range; Whetstone Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 44820, 44833, 43314, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Whetstone Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Whetstone Township is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 32% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 14%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Whetstone Township’s median household income is $66,758; among the 10,169 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($50K–$83K), it’s healthier than 15%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Whetstone Township adults…
Whetstone Township runs above OH on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Whetstone Township is an older town: 25% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Whetstone Township as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
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Care in and near Whetstone Township
No hospital or community health center in Whetstone Township itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Whetstone Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Whetstone Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Whetstone Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Whetstone Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.8% of Whetstone Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Whetstone Township and the towns around it
Whetstone Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 5 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whetstone Township | C− | 39.6% | 14.7% | 18.6% | ZIP codes |
| Bucyrus | D | 40.6% | 15.6% | 20.2% | CDC place |
| Liberty Township | C− | 39.5% | 14.9% | 18.7% | ZIP 44820 |
| Tully Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bucyrus Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Polk Township | C− | 39.3% | 14.5% | 18.2% | ZIP 44833 |
| Dallas Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Jefferson Township | C− | 39.6% | 14.7% | 18.5% | ZIP codes |
Tully Township, Bucyrus Township and Dallas Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Whetstone Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Whetstone Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Whetstone Township is better than Ohio on 0 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Whetstone Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Whetstone Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.8%19.3–24.4 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%14.4–17.9 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.6%16.6–20.6 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.6%32.9–46.6 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.7%13–16.6 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 40.6%36.6–44.4 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.8%34.8–42.8 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.5%31.2–37.8 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.2%9.9–12.5 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.3%9.4–11.2 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9%8.1–9.8 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.5%9.5–11.6 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.3%4–4.7 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.8%14.6–21.2 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.6%16.3–21 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.4%28–36.9 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.4%12.8–18.1 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.4%33.3–45.7 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.4%7.1–9.8 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.5%76.2–82.4 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.5%54.8–62.1 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.8%84.1–87.4 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.4%78.9–83.6 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.9%59.9–69.6 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.9%62.7–78.1 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.9%23.4–30.6 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.5%29.5–39.6 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.4%18.2–24.8 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.5%12.4–16.9 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.8%9.3–12.4 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.1%7–9.2 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.8%6.9–8.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.8%10.9–14.7 | 11.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.4%30.4–38.3 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.3%15.2–19.2 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.6%14–17.4 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.6%7.7–9.5 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%5–6 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.5%8.6–10.6 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%4.1–4.9 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Ohio figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Whetstone Township
Is Whetstone Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Whetstone Township is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 15%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Whetstone Township?
CDC estimates 39.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.9% and 46.6%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Whetstone Township?
Bucyrus Community Hospital in Bucyrus, 4.6 miles in a straight line from Whetstone Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Whetstone Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.1–9.8%), against 8% across Ohio.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Whetstone Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Whetstone Township.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Ohio figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.