Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Four Bridges is healthier than 51%
Four Bridges differs from Ohio on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 17 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Four Bridges. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Four Bridges
Four Bridges is older than Ohio, yet healthier on chronic conditions
Four Bridges runs below Ohio on COPD (5.9% vs 8%) and stroke (3.1% vs 3.7%). That’s despite an older population: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%). Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Four Bridges’ lead shrinks
Four Bridges is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns, but 51% of the 5,478 towns with similar household incomes ($91K–$152K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Four Bridges keeps up with checkups
It beats Ohio on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.4% vs 79.9%) and dentist visits (70.4% vs 62.9%). Checkups ↓
Few Four Bridges adults smoke
10.2% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 15.4% across Ohio. Habits ↓
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 Four Bridges’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Four Bridges’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Four Bridges is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns, #140 of 993 in Ohio. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 91% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 49%).
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). Four Bridges’ median household income is $121,764; among the 5,478 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($91K–$152K), it’s healthier than 51%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Four Bridges adults…
Four Bridges runs below OH on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Four Bridges is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Four Bridges as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Four Bridges adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
Care in and near Four Bridges
No hospital or community health center in Four Bridges 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 Four Bridges; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Four Bridges adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Four Bridges does better than Ohio.
1 in 3 Four Bridges 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.
5.4% of Four Bridges adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Four Bridges and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Bridges | A− | 35.2% | 12.1% | 10.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Four Bridges adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Four Bridges
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Four Bridges is better than Ohio on 17 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Four Bridges’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Four Bridges | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.6%12.1–17.8 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.5%9.8–13.5 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.7%11.9–16 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.2%29.9–40.6 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.1%10.4–14 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.5%32.8–40.2 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.8%34.1–41.5 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.7%26.6–32.8 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.8–11.2 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.4%9.4–11.4 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.8–7.6 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.9%4.8–7.3 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.7–3.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8%6.5–9.6 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.2%7.8–13.3 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 22.7%18.7–27.6 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.6%14–19.4 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.6%28.8–38.3 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.7%3.5–6.3 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.4%80.7–85.9 | 79.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.4%67.3–73.2 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.4%88.7–91.9 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.5%78.8–83.9 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.4%63.1–71.5 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 82.2%76.4–86.9 | 76% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23%20–26.3 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.2%26.4–36.1 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 17.8%14.8–21.1 | 21.3% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.7%5.7–9.9 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.5%5–8.2 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.8%3.8–5.9 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.6%3.7–5.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.4%3.7–7.3 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.1%19.6–27.3 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.9%9–13.2 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.7%8.1–11.7 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.5–7.3 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.4%2.9–4 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.7%4.7–6.9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.2–3.3 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Four Bridges
Is Four Bridges a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Four Bridges is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #140 of 993 in Ohio. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Four Bridges?
CDC estimates 35.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.9% and 40.6%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Four Bridges?
West Chester Hospital in West Chester, 1.4 miles in a straight line from Four Bridges’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Four Bridges have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.5–6.3%), 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 Four Bridges 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 Four Bridges.
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.