Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Wilson Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wilson Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 45169. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wilson Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Wilson Township
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.2%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Wilson Township runs above Ohio on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Wilson Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19.6%), vs 14.1% across Ohio. Utility shut-off threats (11% vs 8.3%) and no reliable transportation (10.1% vs 7.7%) are higher too. 18.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Wilson Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.6%), vs 26.9% 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 Wilson Township’s likely range; Wilson Township’s figures come from ZIP code 45169, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Wilson Township adults…
Wilson Township runs above OH on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.9% of Wilson Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Wilson Township
No hospital or community health center in Wilson 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 Wilson 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 Wilson Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Wilson Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Wilson Township runs above Ohio.
4 in 10 Wilson 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.
Wilson Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Township | D | 42.3% | 15.2% | 21.8% | ZIP codes |
| Liberty Township | C | 39.6% | 13.2% | 16.9% | ZIP codes |
| Jasper Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Union Township | C | 39.4% | 13.2% | 16.8% | ZIP 45177 |
Jasper 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 Wilson Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wilson Township
Why doesn’t Wilson Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wilson Township.
What hospital is closest to Wilson Township?
Adena Fayette Medical Center in Washington Ch, 14.3 miles in a straight line from Wilson Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Wilson Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Healthsource Wilmington in Wilmington, 9.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wilson 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. 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.