Photo: Major optics · CC BY 3.0On CDC estimates, Bluffton is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns
Bluffton differs from Ohio on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 16 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bluffton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bluffton
Fewer Bluffton adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Ohio. 1 in 13 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Few Bluffton adults smoke
10.6% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 15.4% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Bluffton is an active town
Only 21.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, 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 Bluffton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind Bluffton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bluffton is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns, #115 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 89% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 65%.
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). Bluffton’s median household income is $75,694; among the 10,846 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($57K–$95K), it’s healthier than 95%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.4% of Bluffton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
3.3 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Bluffton adults…
Bluffton runs below OH on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Bluffton
1 hospital in Bluffton, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Bluffton; ≈ 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 Bluffton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Bluffton adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
4 in 10 Bluffton 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.
Bluffton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluffton | A− | 32.2% | 10.3% | 10.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bluffton adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bluffton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bluffton is better than Ohio on 16 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Bluffton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bluffton | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.1%11.7–16.6 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.3%9.6–13 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14–18.5 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.2%27.3–37.3 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.3%8.8–11.9 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.3%29.1–35.6 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.9%31.6–38.3 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.2%25.5–31 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.2–11.5 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.8%8.8–10.7 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.4–7.2 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.1%5–7.4 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.5–3.4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.4%7.8–11.3 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.6%8.4–12.8 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 21.7%17.8–25.7 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.8%15–20.7 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.3%31–40 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.5%4.2–7 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.1%78.1–83.8 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.2%66.4–72 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.2%83.8–88.4 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.4%77–81.5 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.9%69.1–76.5 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.7%67.5–79.5 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.1%23–29.6 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.1%31.2–41.3 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.3%16.2–22.8 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.8%6.1–9.9 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.9%5.5–8.6 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.7%3.9–5.7 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.2%4.3–6.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.4%4.1–7 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26%22.2–30.1 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.8%8.8–12.9 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.1%10.2–14.1 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.5%5.6–7.4 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%2.8–3.9 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.5%5.4–7.7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.1–2.9 | 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 Bluffton
Is Bluffton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bluffton is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #115 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 95%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bluffton?
CDC estimates 32.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.3% and 37.3%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bluffton?
Bluffton Hospital in Bluffton, 0.6 miles in a straight line from Bluffton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Bluffton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.2–7%), 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 Bluffton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bluffton.
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.