Photo: Nyttend · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Columbus Grove is healthier than 69%
Columbus Grove differs from Ohio on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Columbus Grove. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Columbus Grove
Columbus Grove is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Columbus Grove is healthier than 53%. Against the 10,428 towns with similar household incomes ($52K–$86K), it’s healthier than 69%. Health Grade ↓
Columbus Grove is short on primary care and mental health care
Columbus Grove’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Fewer Columbus Grove adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Ohio. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Columbus Grove’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A.
What’s behind Columbus Grove’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Columbus Grove is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 69% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 8%).
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). Columbus Grove’s median household income is $68,750; among the 10,428 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($52K–$86K), it’s healthier than 69%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Care in and near Columbus Grove
No hospital or community health center in Columbus Grove 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 Columbus 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8% of Columbus Grove adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Out of every 100 Columbus Grove adults…
Columbus Grove runs above OH on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
1 mile of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Columbus Grove adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Columbus Grove adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Columbus 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.
Columbus Grove and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Grove | B− | 42.8% | 11.8% | 13.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Columbus Grove adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Columbus Grove
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Columbus Grove is better than Ohio on 6 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Columbus Grove’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Columbus Grove | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.2%13.9–21 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.4%11.3–15.7 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%14.4–19.3 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.8%35.2–50 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.8%10–13.7 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.5%31.4–39.4 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.9%31.8–40 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.8%26.6–33.1 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.4–12.1 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.8%8.8–10.8 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7%6–8.2 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.5%6–9.2 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%2.8–3.9 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.6%12.7–18.6 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.8%10.5–17.4 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.6%19.7–29.8 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.1%16–22.4 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.9%26.8–37.2 | 37.9% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.5%5.5–9.7 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.8%76.5–82.8 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.2%66–72.1 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.4%84.2–88.6 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.4%76.8–81.8 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.5%63.9–72.8 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.8%69.7–82.6 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.8%21.2–28.4 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34%28.7–39.5 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.8%16.3–23.5 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.6%8–13.4 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.8%7–10.9 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.1%5–7.3 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.1%5–7.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8%6–10.4 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.6%23.8–33.7 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13%10.5–15.7 | 13.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.3%10.8–16 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.1–8.2 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.4–4.9 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.5%6–9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%2.6–3.9 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Columbus Grove
Is Columbus Grove a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Columbus Grove is healthier than 53% 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 Columbus Grove?
CDC estimates 42.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.2% and 50%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Columbus Grove?
Bluffton Hospital in Bluffton, 8.8 miles in a straight line from Columbus Grove’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Columbus Grove have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.5–9.7%), 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 Columbus Grove 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 Columbus 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.