Where York Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for York Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 43731, 43756. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in York Township
Dental care lags in York Township
54.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 19.6% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in York Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. In all, York Township runs above Ohio on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%), and COPD and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More York Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.7%), 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 York Township’s likely range; York Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 43731, 43756, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of York Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Out of every 100 York Township adults…
York Township runs above OH on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
York Township is an older town: 28% 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 York Township as about how healthy they are.
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 York Township
No hospital or community health center in York 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 York 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).
How York Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 York 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.
14.8% of York Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
York 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloom Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Clay Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Brush Creek Township | D | 44.9% | 15.5% | 20.6% | ZIP codes |
| Harrison Township | D | 45.4% | 15.9% | 20.9% | ZIP codes |
| Harrison Township | D | 41.2% | 14.7% | 21.4% | ZIP codes |
| Bearfield Township | D | 39.6% | 14.5% | 20.8% | ZIP codes |
| Deerfield Township | — | — | — | — |
Bloom Township and Deerfield Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Clay Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of York Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in York Township
Why doesn’t York 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 York Township.
What hospital is closest to York Township?
Genesis Hospital in Zanesville, 16.8 miles in a straight line from York Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near York Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Muskingum Valley Health Centers in Malta, 8.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in York 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.