Photo: Nyttend · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Canal Winchester is healthier than 51%
Canal Winchester differs from Ohio on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 21 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Canal Winchester. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Canal Winchester
Against towns with similar incomes, Canal Winchester’s lead shrinks
Canal Winchester is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns, but 51% of the 4,415 towns with similar household incomes ($98K–$164K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Canal Winchester keeps up with checkups
It beats Ohio on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (72.7% vs 62.9%) and cholesterol checks (89.1% vs 86.1%). Checkups ↓
Canal Winchester is an active town
Only 20% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
COPD and obesity are less common in Canal Winchester
Canal Winchester runs below Ohio on four chronic conditions, most of all COPD (6% vs 8%), obesity (30.7% vs 37.1%) and stroke (3.1% vs 3.7%). Conditions ↓
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 Canal Winchester’s likely range.
What’s behind Canal Winchester’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Canal Winchester is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns, #116 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 86% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, 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). Canal Winchester’s median household income is $131,209; among the 4,415 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($98K–$164K), it’s healthier than 51%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Canal Winchester adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
4.8 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Canal Winchester adults…
Canal Winchester runs below OH on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Canal Winchester
1 hospital in Canal Winchester, 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 Canal Winchester; ≈ 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 Canal Winchester adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Canal Winchester does better than Ohio.
1 in 3 Canal Winchester 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.
6.2% of Canal Winchester adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Canal Winchester and the towns around it
Canal Winchester’s Health Grade ranks 2nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canal Winchester | A− | 30.7% | 11.1% | 11.1% | CDC place |
| Madison Township | B− | 34.9% | 12.7% | 15.3% | ZIP codes |
| Columbus | B− | 34.7% | 11.8% | 15.2% | CDC place |
| Lithopolis | A− | 33.7% | 9% | 12% | CDC place |
| Violet Township | A− | 34.1% | 10.9% | 12.1% | ZIP codes |
| Groveport | B | 33.2% | 12.8% | 14.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Canal Winchester adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Canal Winchester
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Canal Winchester is better than Ohio on 21 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Canal Winchester’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Canal Winchester | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.7%13–16.4 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12%10.7–13.3 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%14–17.1 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.7%27.7–33.8 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 11.1%9.9–12.3 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 34%31.7–36.4 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.8%34.4–39.1 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.7%26.6–30.8 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.7–11.7 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%9–10.5 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.6–6.8 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6%5.3–6.8 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12%10.1–14.1 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.1%9.4–12.8 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20%17.6–22.6 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.5%15.7–19.4 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.8%31.2–36.6 | 37.9% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.4%4.5–6.3 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.6%79.6–83.4 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.7%70.6–74.8 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.1%87.9–90.3 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.9%77.9–81.8 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.4%66.5–72.3 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.1%73.9–82.2 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.3%23.1–27.6 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.3%30.9–37.8 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.1%16.8–21.6 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.5%7.2–9.9 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.4%6.4–8.6 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.5%4.8–6.3 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.3%4.6–6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.2%5.2–7.3 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24%21.6–26.5 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.1%9.8–12.5 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.2%10–12.5 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.4–6.6 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%3.1–3.8 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.1%5.5–6.9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.5–3.1 | 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 Canal Winchester
Is Canal Winchester a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Canal Winchester is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #116 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 Canal Winchester?
CDC estimates 30.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.7% and 33.8%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Canal Winchester?
Diley Ridge Medical Center in Canal Winchester, 2.1 miles in a straight line from Canal Winchester’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Canal Winchester have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.5–6.3%), 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 Canal Winchester 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 Canal Winchester.
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.