On CDC estimates, Fort McKinley is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns
Fort McKinley differs from Ohio on 25 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 22 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fort McKinley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fort McKinley
Making ends meet is harder in Fort McKinley
1 in 5 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (19.1%), more than twice the Ohio rate. Food insecurity (29.2% vs 14.1%) and housing insecurity (23.6% vs 11.3%) are higher too. 29.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Fort McKinley
49.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 28.5% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
Fort McKinley is in the bottom 4% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Fort McKinley is healthier than only 4% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. 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 Fort McKinley’s likely range.
What’s behind Fort McKinley’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fort McKinley is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns, #964 of 993 in Ohio. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 16% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Fort McKinley’s median household income is $45,687; among the 4,257 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($34K–$57K), it’s healthier than 12%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Fort McKinley compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.7% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 11.6% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 83.9% (U.S. 77.4%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
29.2% of Fort McKinley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fort McKinley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Out of every 100 Fort McKinley adults…
Fort McKinley runs below OH on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Fort McKinley
No hospital or community health center in Fort McKinley 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 Fort McKinley; ≈ 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 Fort McKinley adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Fort McKinley runs above Ohio.
2 in 5 Fort McKinley 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.
Fort McKinley and the towns around it
Fort McKinley’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort McKinley | D− | 46.6% | 20.8% | 19.5% | CDC place |
| Harrison Township | D | 41.2% | 17.9% | 18.2% | ZIP codes |
| Dayton | D− | 42.9% | 17.6% | 20.5% | CDC place |
| Shiloh | D | 43.5% | 20.3% | 16.9% | CDC place |
| Trotwood | D | 45.3% | 21.5% | 18.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fort McKinley adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Fort McKinley
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Fort McKinley is better than Ohio on 3 and worse on 22; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Fort McKinley’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Fort McKinley | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 29.2%26.3–32.2 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.9–18.5 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.3%18.2–22.4 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 46.6%41.4–51.7 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 20.8%18.7–23 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 46.3%42.8–49.6 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.5%30.3–36.7 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32%29.1–34.8 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 13.6%12.1–15 | 11.1% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.7%6.1–7.3 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.3%7.5–9.1 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10%9.1–11.2 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.5%5.1–6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 28.5%24.3–32.9 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.5%17.2–22 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 38.4%34.2–42.6 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.6%9.7–13.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 48.7%44.4–53 | 37.9% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.7%8.2–11.5 | 8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.9%81.3–86.2 | 79.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 49.3%46–52.8 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.2%84.6–87.9 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.8%78.5–82.9 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.6%60.4–68.7 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.6%68.3–80.3 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.8%20.9–26.8 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 40.2%35.4–45.2 | 35% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27%23.6–30.9 | 21.3% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 29.2%25.7–32.8 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 23.6%20.9–26.7 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 19.1%16.9–21.5 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 15.2%13.5–17 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 29.2%25.7–32.7 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.4%33.8–41.3 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.6%18.5–23 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.1%15.3–19 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.6–7 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 8.3%7.6–9.1 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12%10.8–13.3 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.7%6.1–7.4 | 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 Fort McKinley
Is Fort McKinley a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fort McKinley is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #964 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 12%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Fort McKinley?
CDC estimates 46.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 41.4% and 51.7%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Fort McKinley?
Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, 5.1 miles in a straight line from Fort McKinley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Fort McKinley have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.2–11.5%), 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 Fort McKinley 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 Fort McKinley.
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.