Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Zaleski residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Zaleski, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Zaleski. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Zaleski
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Zaleski
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.2%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.6%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Zaleski runs above Ohio on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Zaleski adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.7%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Zaleski
55% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 19.2% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
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 Zaleski’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Zaleski adults…
Zaleski runs above OH on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Zaleski is an older town: 30% 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 Zaleski 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Zaleski adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Care in and near Zaleski
No hospital or community health center in Zaleski 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 Zaleski; ≈ 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 Zaleski adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Zaleski 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.
16.2% of Zaleski adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Zaleski and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Zaleski adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Zaleski
Why doesn’t Zaleski have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Zaleski.
What hospital is closest to Zaleski?
Ohiohealth O'bleness Hospital in Athens, 15.2 miles in a straight line from Zaleski’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 Zaleski?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hopewell Health Centers - Mcarthur in Mc Arthur, 4.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Zaleski.
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.