Photo: Nyttend · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Burlington is healthier than 68%
Burlington differs from Ohio on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 14 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Burlington. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Burlington
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Burlington
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.4%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.8%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Burlington runs above Ohio on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Burlington is in the bottom 9% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Burlington is healthier than only 9% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on five of the seven. Health Grade ↓
More Burlington adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.8%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Burlington, and more people treating it
46.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Ohio 37.2%), but 83% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Burlington is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Burlington is healthier than 9%. Against the 681 towns with similar household incomes ($23K–$39K), it’s healthier than 68%. Health Grade ↓
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 Burlington’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Burlington’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Burlington is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns, #892 of 993 in Ohio. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 21% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 7%).
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). Burlington’s median household income is $31,058; among the 681 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($23K–$39K), it’s healthier than 68%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Burlington compares well: binge drinking, 13% (U.S. 15.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 83% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Burlington adults…
Burlington runs above OH on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Burlington is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Burlington as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Burlington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Care in and near Burlington
No hospital or community health center in Burlington 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 Burlington; ≈ 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 Burlington adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
2 in 5 Burlington 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.
14.7% of Burlington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Burlington and the towns around it
Burlington’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 6 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | D | 41.8% | 16.9% | 18.9% | CDC place |
| Fayette Township | D | 40.8% | 14.7% | 18.6% | ZIP codes |
| South Point | C− | 40% | 14% | 17.3% | CDC place |
| Union Township | C | 39.4% | 13.6% | 17.1% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Burlington adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Burlington
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Burlington is better than Ohio on 2 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Burlington’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Burlington | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25%21.7–28.3 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%15–19.1 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.8%16.6–20.9 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.8%36.2–47.3 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.9%14.9–19.1 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 46.7%42.9–50.4 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.6%37.8–45.2 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 37.8%34.6–41.1 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.4–13.1 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.7%9.6–11.8 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.8%8.7–10.9 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.4%9.8–13 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5%4.5–5.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 22.3%18.7–26.3 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.9%16–22 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 34.8%30.1–39.7 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13%10.8–15.2 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.6%36.5–46.6 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.7%6.9–10.7 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.1%79.3–84.5 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.6%53–59.9 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.6%84.8–88.3 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83%80.8–84.9 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.2%60.7–69.4 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.2%66.5–79.1 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26%22.7–29.4 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.9%32.5–43.3 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.5%18.9–26.1 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.5%13.6–19.6 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.2%10.1–14.3 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.1%7.6–10.5 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.5%7.2–9.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.7%12–17.7 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.5%35.1–43.8 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.7%17.1–22.4 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.1%14.1–18.3 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.4%8.3–10.5 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.2%5.4–7 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.2%8.8–11.6 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.9%4.3–5.6 | 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 Burlington
Is Burlington a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Burlington is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns: D for health, #892 of 993 in Ohio. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Burlington?
CDC estimates 41.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.2% and 47.3%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Burlington?
Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, 5.3 miles in a straight line from Burlington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Burlington have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.9–10.7%), 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 Burlington 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 Burlington.
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.