Photo: Paul Sableman · CC BY 2.0On CDC estimates, Gahanna is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns
Gahanna beats Ohio on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gahanna. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gahanna
Gahanna is an active town
Only 19.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Gahanna keeps up with checkups
It beats Ohio on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (71.7% vs 62.9%) and cholesterol checks (89% vs 86.1%). Checkups ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Gahanna
Gahanna runs below Ohio on five chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5.5% vs 8%), stroke (2.8% vs 3.7%) and heart disease (5.5% vs 7.1%). Conditions ↓
Gahanna is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its A tops all three graded neighbors. The closest is Jefferson Township (A−). Around town ↓
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 Gahanna’s likely range.
What’s behind Gahanna’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Gahanna is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns, #92 of 993 in Ohio. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 88% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 71%.
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). Gahanna’s median household income is $109,061; among the 7,281 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($82K–$136K), it’s healthier than 78%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
8.3 miles of trails across 30 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Gahanna adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Out of every 100 Gahanna adults…
Gahanna runs below OH on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Gahanna and the towns around it
Gahanna has the best Health Grade of the 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gahanna | A | 30.4% | 10.7% | 10.8% | CDC place |
| Mifflin Township | B+ | 32.3% | 11.3% | 12.4% | ZIP codes |
| Jefferson Township | A− | 31.7% | 10.6% | 12.5% | ZIP codes |
| Columbus | B− | 34.7% | 11.8% | 15.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Gahanna
No hospital or community health center in Gahanna 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 Gahanna; ≈ 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).
How Gahanna adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Gahanna does better than Ohio.
1 in 3 Gahanna 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.
6.6% of Gahanna adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Gahanna adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Gahanna
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Gahanna is better than Ohio on 22 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Gahanna’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Gahanna | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.3%12.8–16 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.5%10.3–12.8 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%14.1–17.2 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.4%27.1–33.7 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10.7%9.5–11.9 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.5%30–35 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.6%32.9–38.2 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.5%24.3–28.7 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.6–11.8 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.8%8–9.6 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%5–6.1 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.5%4.8–6.1 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.6–3.1 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.4%7–9.9 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.8%9.4–12.4 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 19.2%17–21.7 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.1%15.9–20.3 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.9%30.9–36.8 | 37.9% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.7%4.9–6.7 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.3%79–83.4 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.7%69.3–73.9 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89%87.8–90.2 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.9%76.4–81.1 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70%66.8–73 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.1%75.4–84.1 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25%22.5–27.5 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.4%31.7–39.3 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.8%17.2–22.6 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.2%7.9–10.7 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.1%7–9.4 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.9%5.1–6.8 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.6%4.9–6.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.6%5.6–7.7 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22.5%20.3–25 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.2%9–11.5 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11%9.9–12.3 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.2%4.6–5.8 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%3–3.7 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.8%5.2–6.5 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.4–2.9 | 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 Gahanna
Is Gahanna a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Gahanna is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns: A for health, #92 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 78%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Gahanna?
CDC estimates 30.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.1% and 33.7%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Gahanna?
Mount Carmel East & West in Columbus, 4.3 miles in a straight line from Gahanna’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Gahanna have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.9–6.7%), 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 Gahanna 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 Gahanna.
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.