On CDC estimates, Northfield is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns
Northfield differs from Kentucky on 24 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 23 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Northfield. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Northfield
Northfield is an active town
Only 16.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Kentucky. Habits ↓
Few Northfield adults smoke
8.8% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 18.5% across Kentucky. Habits ↓
COPD and obesity are less common in Northfield
Northfield runs below Kentucky on five chronic conditions, most of all COPD (6.1% vs 10.2%), obesity (29.3% vs 38.3%) and stroke (3.1% vs 4%). Conditions ↓
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 Kentucky figure falls outside Northfield’s likely range.
What’s behind Northfield’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Northfield is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 98% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 67%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Northfield’s median household income is $111,250; among the 6,971 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($83K–$139K), it’s healthier than 93%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kentucky
Share of adults, with the Kentucky figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Northfield adults…
Northfield runs below KY on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Northfield
No hospital or community health center in Northfield 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 Northfield; ≈ 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 Northfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
How Northfield adults are doing
On 3 of 3 measures, Northfield does better than Kentucky.
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.
4.2% of Northfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Northfield and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield | A | 29.3% | 11% | 8.8% | CDC place |
| Glenview Manor | — | — | — | — |
Glenview Manor: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Northfield adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Northfield
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Northfield is better than Kentucky on 23 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Kentucky figure falls inside Northfield’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Northfield | KY | U.S. | vs KY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.6%12.1–15.1 | 22.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.2%9.1–11.5 | 15.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.5%10.2–12.8 | 17.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.3%25.2–33.4 | 38.3% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 11%9.6–12.5 | 13.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 34.7%31.7–37.5 | 38.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.5%35.4–41.5 | 36.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.2%28.1–34.1 | 32.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.4%8.2–10.6 | 11.1% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.8%10.6–13 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.7–8.3 | 8.2% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.1%5.5–6.9 | 10.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.1%4.8–7.4 | 18.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.8%7.6–10 | 18.5% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 16.8%14.5–19.3 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 14.9%12.3–17.6 | 14.2% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30%26.2–33.9 | 39.6% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 3.3%2.4–4.4 | 5.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.2%78.2–83.9 | 78.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 74%71.2–76.7 | 58.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.6%89–92 | 84.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.8%81.3–85.9 | 81.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.2%69.2–77 | 65.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.1%71.8–83.2 | 72.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.7%19.7–25.7 | 26.7% | 20.6% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 15.5%13.4–17.8 | 22.5% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6%5.3–6.7 | 15.5% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 5.8%5.1–6.5 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.6%4–5.2 | 8.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.4%3.9–4.8 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.2%3.6–4.7 | 14.5% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.2%24.3–30.2 | 37.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12%10.6–13.4 | 17.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.7%8.6–10.9 | 17.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 8%7.1–9 | 9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.4%3.1–3.8 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.5%4.9–6.1 | 9.4% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.4%2.2–2.6 | 4.4% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Kentucky figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Northfield
Is Northfield a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Northfield is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 93%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Northfield?
CDC estimates 29.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.2% and 33.4%, against 38.3% across Kentucky and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Northfield?
Baptist Health Louisville in Louisville, 3.2 miles in a straight line from Northfield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Northfield have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 3.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 2.4–4.4%), against 5.4% across Kentucky.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Northfield more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Northfield.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Kentucky figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.