Robert P. Duncan House · Photo: Skorry · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Bexley is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns
Bexley differs from Ohio on 26 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 24 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bexley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bexley
Bexley is an active town
Only 15.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Bexley
Bexley runs below Ohio on seven chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.1% vs 8%), stroke (2.2% vs 3.7%) and heart disease (4.4% vs 7.1%). A young population is part of it: only 13% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%). Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Bexley’s lead shrinks
Bexley is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns, but 78% of the 2,294 towns with similar household incomes ($118K–$197K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Bexley keeps up with checkups
It beats Ohio on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (78.2% vs 62.9%) and cholesterol checks (87.9% 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 Bexley’s likely range.
What’s behind Bexley’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bexley is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns, #15 of 993 in Ohio. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 98% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 75%.
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). Bexley’s median household income is $157,841; among the 2,294 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($118K–$197K), it’s healthier than 78%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
1.2 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Bexley adults…
Bexley runs below OH on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bexley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Care in and near Bexley
No hospital or community health center in Bexley 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 Bexley; ≈ 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 Bexley adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Bexley does better than Ohio.
1 in 3 Bexley 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.
4.5% of Bexley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Bexley and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley | A+ | 27.3% | 8.3% | 8.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bexley adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bexley
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bexley is better than Ohio on 24 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Bexley’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bexley | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.3%9.8–13 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.7%8.5–11 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%13.7–17.5 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.3%24.2–30.6 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.3%7.3–9.3 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 27.4%25.1–29.7 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.8%30.3–35.3 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 22.7%20.7–24.8 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.4–11.7 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.1%7.4–8.9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.1%3.5–4.8 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.2%2–2.4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.1%5–7.3 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.3%6.8–9.9 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 15.3%13.1–17.6 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.9%17.5–22.4 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.1%27.2–32.9 | 37.9% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.4%3.6–5.5 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.4%78–82.6 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 78.2%76.2–80.1 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.9%86.2–89.4 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.2%73.5–78.5 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.6%66.5–72.6 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.4%76.8–85.3 | 76% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26%23.4–28.7 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.1%31.3–38.9 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 17.6%15.1–20.2 | 21.3% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6.8%5.4–8.4 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.2%5–7.4 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.6%3.8–5.4 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.8%4–5.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.5%3.5–5.7 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 19.5%17.1–22 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 7.6%6.5–8.7 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.4%8.9–12 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.6%2.3–2.9 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5%4.3–5.8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2%1.7–2.2 | 3.8% | 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 Ohio figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Bexley
Is Bexley a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bexley is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #15 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 78%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bexley?
CDC estimates 27.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.2% and 30.6%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bexley?
Grant Medical Center in Columbus, 3.0 miles in a straight line from Bexley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bexley have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.6–5.5%), against 8% across Ohio.
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 Bexley 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 Bexley.
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. 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.