Town guide
Ward
A township of 1,219 people in Hocking County, Ohio
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What’s happening
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Outdoors in Ward
Parks & trails →Conserved land83%20,081 of 24,163 acres
Trails33 mi0.9 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves016,473 conserved acres per 1,000 residents
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Living in Ward
Health in Ward
D
Health Grade D
Healthier than 10% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 30% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with Ohio
19worse than OH
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 13 are too close to call.
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What stands out
Care nearby
Hocking Valley Community HospitalLogan · 10 mi · ER · rural critical access
Hopewell Health Centers - NelsonvilleNelsonville · 3.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 45764, 43144, 43766 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Ward →
Where Ward is
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Location map
Ohio · OH · Hocking CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
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How things work in Ward
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