Where Onton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Onton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Onton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Onton
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Onton
1 in 6 adults have COPD (15.8%), vs 10.2% across Kentucky. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.5%), vs 8.2% across Kentucky. Stroke is also above the state: 5.9%, vs 4% across Kentucky. In all, Onton runs above Kentucky on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Onton
49.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.1% across Kentucky. Among those 65 and older, 36.4% have lost all their teeth (Kentucky 18.9%). Checkups ↓
More Onton adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.9%), vs 26.9% across Kentucky. Habits ↓
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 Onton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Onton adults…
Onton runs above KY on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Onton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
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.
Care in and near Onton
No hospital or community health center in Onton 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 Onton; ≈ 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 Onton adults are doing
About the same as Kentucky on each measure.
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.
15.6% of Onton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Onton 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 Onton adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Onton
Why doesn’t Onton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Onton.
What hospital is closest to Onton?
Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville in Madisonville, 15.6 miles in a straight line from Onton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Onton.
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. 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.