Photo: Aesopposea · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Blanchester is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns
Blanchester trails Ohio on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Blanchester. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Blanchester
Blanchester is in the bottom 9% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Blanchester is healthier than only 9% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on physical distress, mental distress, smoking and exercise. Health Grade ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in Blanchester
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. In all, Blanchester runs above Ohio on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Blanchester adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.1%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. 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 Ohio figure falls outside Blanchester’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Blanchester’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Blanchester is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns, #883 of 993 in Ohio. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 21% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). Blanchester’s median household income is $54,583; among the 7,292 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$68K), it’s healthier than 16%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Blanchester adults…
Blanchester runs above OH on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
0.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Blanchester
No hospital or community health center in Blanchester 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 Blanchester; ≈ 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 Blanchester adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Blanchester adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Blanchester runs above Ohio.
4 in 10 Blanchester 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.
15.1% of Blanchester adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Blanchester and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blanchester | D | 41% | 14.3% | 21.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Blanchester adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Blanchester
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Blanchester is better than Ohio on 0 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Blanchester’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Blanchester | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.1%20.4–28.2 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.4–19.2 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20%17.6–22.6 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41%33.3–49.1 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.3%12.3–16.5 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.3%35–43.6 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.1%33.6–42.5 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.4%29.9–37 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.8%10.3–13.3 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.3%8.4–10.3 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.6%7.5–9.7 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11%9.3–12.9 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%3.8–4.9 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.7%15.4–22.6 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.1%17.7–24.9 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 34.1%28.7–40 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.3%13.3–19.4 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40%33.4–46.9 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.6%7.5–12 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.6%74.8–81.8 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.9%56.3–63.6 | 62.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.3%80.9–85.6 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.5%76.8–82 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.6%58.6–68.3 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.9%66.1–81.1 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.3%23.5–31.5 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.3%31.6–43.2 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.3%18.5–26.2 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.1%13.7–20.8 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.7%10.5–15.1 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.5%8–11.1 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.1%7.6–10.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.1%12.1–18.4 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.8%30.8–41.1 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.5%14.9–20.4 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.3%14.9–20 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.4%7.4–9.5 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6%5.2–7 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.5%9–12.3 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.8%4.1–5.6 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Blanchester
Is Blanchester a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Blanchester is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns: D for health, #883 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 16%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Blanchester?
CDC estimates 41% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.3% and 49.1%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Blanchester?
Mercy Health Kings Mills Hospital in Mason, 15.8 miles in a straight line from Blanchester’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Blanchester have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.5–12%), 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 Blanchester more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Blanchester.
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.