Photo: John Howard · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Choctaw Lake is healthier than 22%
Choctaw Lake differs from Ohio on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Choctaw Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Choctaw Lake
Against towns with similar incomes, Choctaw Lake’s lead shrinks
Choctaw Lake is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns, but 22% of the 3,441 towns with similar household incomes ($106K–$177K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Choctaw Lake adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Ohio. 1 in 12 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Cancer runs high in Choctaw Lake
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.4%), vs 8.7% across Ohio. Conditions ↓
Nearly everyone in Choctaw Lake is insured
Only 5.5% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8% across Ohio. 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 Choctaw Lake’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Choctaw Lake’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Choctaw Lake is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns. 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 83% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 52%.
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). Choctaw Lake’s median household income is $141,500; among the 3,441 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($106K–$177K), it’s healthier than 22%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.7% of Choctaw Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Out of every 100 Choctaw Lake adults…
Choctaw Lake runs below OH on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Choctaw Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Care in and near Choctaw Lake
No hospital or community health center in Choctaw Lake 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 Choctaw Lake; ≈ 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).
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.
How Choctaw Lake adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Choctaw Lake 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.
Choctaw Lake and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choctaw Lake | B+ | 34.3% | 11.9% | 12.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Choctaw Lake adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Choctaw Lake
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Choctaw Lake is better than Ohio on 9 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Choctaw Lake’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Choctaw Lake | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.2%12.4–18.5 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.6%10.6–14.8 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.2–17.7 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.3%27.1–42.5 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.9%10–14 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.7%33.4–42.2 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.8%34.5–43.6 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.1%27.5–35 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.3–12 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.4%9.4–11.5 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7%5.8–7.8 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.9%5.6–8.5 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.7–3.7 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8%6.4–9.8 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.8%9.7–16.2 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.4%17.9–27.6 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.3%14.4–20.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.4%29.5–41.9 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.5%3.9–7.4 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.3%78.1–84.4 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.2%65.9–72.3 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.4%87.3–91.1 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.8%78–83.5 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.3%64.6–73.8 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.4%68–82 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.1%20.7–28.2 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.9%25.8–36.6 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.6%15.3–22.4 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.1%6–10.4 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.1%5.6–8.9 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5%4–6.2 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5%4–6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.7%4.1–7.5 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25%20.8–29.6 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.7%9.5–14.2 | 13.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.4%9.4–13.5 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.6–7.4 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.4%2.8–4.1 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.2%5.1–7.5 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.4–3.5 | 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 Choctaw Lake
Is Choctaw Lake a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Choctaw Lake is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Choctaw Lake?
CDC estimates 34.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.1% and 42.5%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Choctaw Lake?
Madison Health in London, 5.0 miles in a straight line from Choctaw Lake’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Choctaw Lake have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.9–7.4%), 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 Choctaw Lake more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Choctaw Lake.
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.