Photo: PopePompus · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Cincinnati residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cincinnati, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cincinnati. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cincinnati
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Cincinnati
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.2%), vs 6.9% across Iowa. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.2%), vs 3.3% across Iowa. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.1%, vs 6.6% across Iowa. In all, Cincinnati runs above Iowa on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Cincinnati
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (23.3%), vs 14.5% across Iowa. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Cincinnati
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (18.7%), vs 12% across Iowa. Utility shut-off threats (9.4% vs 6.4%) and no reliable transportation (9.6% vs 6.8%) are higher too. 19% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Iowa figure falls outside Cincinnati’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Cincinnati adults…
Cincinnati runs above IA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Iowa
Share of adults, with the Iowa figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19% of Cincinnati adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Care in and near Cincinnati
No hospital or community health center in Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati; ≈ 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 Cincinnati adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
How Cincinnati adults are doing
About the same as Iowa on each measure.
1 in 3 Cincinnati 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.
Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cincinnati
Why doesn’t Cincinnati have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cincinnati.
What hospital is closest to Cincinnati?
Mercyone Centerville Medical Center in Centerville, 5.3 miles in a straight line from Cincinnati’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Cincinnati?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Chcsi Centerville in Centerville, 7.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cincinnati.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Iowa 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.