On CDC estimates, Dunlap is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns
Dunlap differs from Ohio on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 18 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dunlap. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dunlap
Dunlap is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Dunlap is healthier than 74%. Against the 10,778 towns with similar household incomes ($55K–$92K), it’s healthier than 89%. Health Grade ↓
Dunlap keeps up with checkups
It beats Ohio on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (70.4% vs 62.9%) and cholesterol checks (90.2% vs 86.1%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Dunlap
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.4%), vs 8.7% across Ohio. Age is part of it: 31% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dunlap adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (29.3% vs 35%), frequent mental distress (14.8% vs 17.5%) and lack of emotional support (18% vs 21.3%) all run below Ohio. Mind & connection ↓
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 Dunlap’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Dunlap’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dunlap is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 83% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 34%).
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). Dunlap’s median household income is $73,421; among the 10,778 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($55K–$92K), it’s healthier than 89%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dunlap adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Out of every 100 Dunlap adults…
Dunlap runs below OH on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Dunlap is an older town: 31% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Dunlap as about how healthy they are.
How Dunlap adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Dunlap does better than Ohio.
3 in 10 Dunlap 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.
Care in and near Dunlap
No hospital or community health center in Dunlap 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 Dunlap; ≈ 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.
2.5 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6% of Dunlap adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Dunlap and the towns around it
Dunlap’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunlap | B+ | 32.2% | 13.1% | 12.6% | CDC place |
| Colerain Township | B | 33.8% | 13.2% | 13.4% | ZIP codes |
| Crosby Township | B | 34.3% | 12.1% | 14.8% | ZIP codes |
| Dry Ridge | A− | 31.7% | 13.1% | 11.2% | CDC place |
| Ross Township | C | 39.9% | 13.1% | 16.4% | ZIP codes |
| Ross | B+ | 36.7% | 11.2% | 12.6% | CDC place |
| Fairfield Township | C | 41% | 13.1% | 16.5% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dunlap adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Dunlap
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Dunlap is better than Ohio on 18 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Dunlap’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Dunlap | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.9%13.4–18.7 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.5%10.8–14.3 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%13–16.7 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.2%28.3–36.4 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 13.1%11.4–15.1 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.4%35.2–41.7 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40%36.8–43.3 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 33.3%30.3–36.3 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–12 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.4%10.3–12.5 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.8%6.8–8.8 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.7%6.4–9.1 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.1–4.1 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.6%7.9–11.4 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.6%10.1–15.2 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 21%17.8–24.7 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17%14.6–19.6 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.1%29.6–36.7 | 37.9% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.2%4.1–6.7 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.7%79.1–84.1 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.4%67.8–72.9 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.2%88.6–91.7 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.8%80.3–85.1 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.8%70.2–77.1 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.3%73.8–83.9 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.2%22.4–28.2 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.3%25.2–33.6 | 35% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18%15.3–21.2 | 21.3% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.9%6.2–9.9 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.9%5.6–8.4 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5%4.1–6 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.9%4.1–5.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6%4.6–7.6 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.5%22.2–29.2 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.5%10.4–14.7 | 13.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.8%9.2–12.5 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.4–8.3 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.7%3.1–4.3 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.4%5.4–7.5 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.7–3.8 | 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 Dunlap
Is Dunlap a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dunlap is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns: B+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 89%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Dunlap?
CDC estimates 32.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.3% and 36.4%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Dunlap?
Mercy Health - Fairfield Hospital in Fairfield, 6.5 miles in a straight line from Dunlap’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Dunlap have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.1–6.7%), 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 Dunlap 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 Dunlap.
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.