On CDC estimates, Drexel is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns
Drexel differs from Ohio on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 22 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Drexel. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Drexel
Dental care lags in Drexel
48.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 32.5% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
Drexel is in the bottom 3% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Drexel is healthier than only 3% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Drexel
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26.5%), about twice the Ohio rate. Housing insecurity (20.3% vs 11.3%) and no reliable transportation (13.7% vs 7.7%) are higher too. 24.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Drexel adults live with a disability
2 in 5 adults live with a disability (38.5%, vs 29.5% across Ohio). The biggest difference is vision loss: 7.8% vs 4.8%. Disability ↓
Drexel is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Drexel is healthier than 3%. Against the 808 towns with similar household incomes ($24K–$40K), it’s healthier than 38%. 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 Drexel’s likely range.
What’s behind Drexel’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Drexel is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns. All seven of Drexel’s estimates fall in the lowest 13% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is mental distress: 21.5% of adults, against 17.5% across Ohio and 15.9% nationally.
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). Drexel’s median household income is $32,094; among the 808 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($24K–$40K), it’s healthier than 38%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Drexel compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 7% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Drexel adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
24.3% of Drexel adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Drexel adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Out of every 100 Drexel adults…
Drexel runs below OH on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Drexel residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Drexel
No hospital or community health center in Drexel 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 Drexel; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Drexel adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Drexel runs above Ohio.
2 in 5 Drexel 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.
Drexel and the towns around it
Drexel’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drexel | D− | 41.7% | 17.4% | 21.6% | CDC place |
| Dayton | D− | 42.9% | 17.6% | 20.5% | CDC place |
| Jefferson Township | D | 41.4% | 18.5% | 19.1% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Every CDC estimate for Drexel
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Drexel is better than Ohio on 2 and worse on 22; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Drexel’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Drexel | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 29.7%26.3–33.5 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.7%15.7–19.8 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.5%19.4–23.9 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.7%36.7–47 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17.4%15.5–19.5 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.2%37–43.7 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.9%30.7–37.3 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.4%27.7–33.3 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 13.4%11.9–15 | 11.1% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7%6.3–7.8 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.2%7.3–9.2 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.9%9.6–12.5 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.9%4.4–5.4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 32.5%28–37.2 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.6%18.9–24.7 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 37.7%33.5–42.3 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.9%11.6–16.3 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44.9%40.6–49.2 | 37.9% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.4%10.1–14.7 | 8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80%76.8–82.7 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 48.4%45.1–51.6 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.1%80.8–85.1 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.9%75.4–80.3 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.3%52.9–61.6 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.4%63.7–76.6 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.1%24–30.6 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 41.5%37–46.2 | 35% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.6%23.1–30.4 | 21.3% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 26.5%22.8–30.4 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 20.3%17.7–23.3 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14.6%12.8–16.7 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.7%12–15.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 24.3%21–28 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.5%34.6–42.8 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.6%17.2–22.2 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.4%17.3–21.8 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.2–7.8 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.8%6.9–8.7 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.3%10.9–13.9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.2%5.5–7 | 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 Drexel
Is Drexel a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Drexel is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 38%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Drexel?
CDC estimates 41.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.7% and 47%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Drexel?
Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, 5.6 miles in a straight line from Drexel’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Drexel have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.1–14.7%), 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 Drexel more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Drexel.
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.