Photo: FunksBrother · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Coal Grove is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns
Coal Grove trails Ohio on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Coal Grove. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Coal Grove
Coal Grove is in the bottom 6% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Coal Grove is healthier than only 6% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Coal Grove
51.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 21.8% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Coal Grove
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.4%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Coal Grove runs above Ohio on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Coal Grove adults live with a disability
2 in 5 adults live with a disability (39%, vs 29.5% across Ohio). The biggest difference is trouble walking: 18.2% vs 13.9%. Disability ↓
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 Coal Grove’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Coal Grove’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Coal Grove is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 15% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 4%).
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). Coal Grove’s median household income is $61,250; among the 9,234 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 5%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Coal Grove adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Out of every 100 Coal Grove adults…
Coal Grove runs above OH on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Coal Grove residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Coal Grove adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Care in and near Coal Grove
2 community health centers in Coal Grove, 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 Coal Grove; ≈ 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.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Coal Grove adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Coal Grove runs above Ohio.
2 in 5 Coal Grove 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.
16.3% of Coal Grove adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Coal Grove and the towns around it
Coal Grove has the best Health Grade of the 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coal Grove | D | 42% | 15% | 21.8% | CDC place |
| Ironton | D− | 44.4% | 18.2% | 22.8% | CDC place |
| Upper Township | D− | 43.7% | 17% | 22.4% | ZIP 45638 |
| Perry Township | D | 42.6% | 16.2% | 21% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Every CDC estimate for Coal Grove
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Coal Grove is better than Ohio on 0 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Coal Grove’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Coal Grove | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.5%21.8–29.6 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15.1–19.6 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21%18.5–23.3 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42%36.3–47.3 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15%13.1–16.9 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 42.5%38.7–45.8 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.5%35.9–42.9 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.5%31.3–37.5 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.2%10.8–13.5 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.2%8.4–10.2 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.6%7.6–9.7 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.4%9.6–13.2 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%3.8–4.9 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.8%18.1–25.6 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.8%18.2–25.2 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 34.4%29.3–39 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.6%12.1–17.2 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.3%37.2–47.3 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.6%7.3–12.4 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.4%76.2–82.4 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51.6%48.1–55 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.8%81.3–86.4 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.6%77.1–81.8 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.7%53–62.1 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70%62.6–76.6 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.6%25.1–32.1 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 39.3%33.9–44.5 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23%19.2–26.9 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18%14.3–22.1 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.2%10.8–15.8 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.7%8.1–11.4 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.2%7.7–10.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.3%13–20 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39%34.2–43.4 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.2%15.5–20.8 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.2%15.6–20.8 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.5%7.4–9.5 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.1%5.2–7 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.7%9.2–12.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.9%4.1–5.8 | 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 Coal Grove
Is Coal Grove a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Coal Grove is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 5%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Coal Grove?
CDC estimates 42% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.3% and 47.3%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Coal Grove?
King's Daughters' Medical Center in Ashland, 1.5 miles in a straight line from Coal Grove’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Coal Grove have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.3–12.4%), 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 Coal Grove 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 Coal Grove.
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.