Photo: Zoarite · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Zoar residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Zoar, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Zoar. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Zoar
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Zoar
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (15%), vs 8.7% across Ohio. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.7%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Arthritis is also above the state: 40.2%, vs 29.8% across Ohio. In all, Zoar runs above Ohio on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Zoar, and more people treating it
49.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Ohio 37.2%), but 87.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Zoar keeps up with checkups
It beats Ohio on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (86.6% vs 79.9%) and cholesterol checks (93.3% vs 86.1%). 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 Zoar’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Zoar adults…
Zoar runs below OH on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Zoar adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Care in and near Zoar
No hospital or community health center in Zoar 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 Zoar; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
2.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Zoar adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Zoar does better than Ohio.
3 in 10 Zoar 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.
6.2% of Zoar adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Zoar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkshire Hills | B | 41.1% | 11.3% | 13.7% | CDC place |
| Sandy Township | C− | 43.7% | 14.8% | 18.8% | ZIP codes |
| Lawrence Township | B− | 41.1% | 12.5% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Zoar adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Zoar
Why doesn’t Zoar have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Zoar.
What hospital is closest to Zoar?
Union Hospital in Dover, 7.1 miles in a straight line from Zoar’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 Zoar?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is My Community Health Center - Magnolia in Magnolia, 5.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Zoar.
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.