Photo: Aesopposea · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Georgetown is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns
Georgetown trails Ohio on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Georgetown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Georgetown
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Georgetown
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.2%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.8%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 5.3%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Georgetown runs above Ohio on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Georgetown is in the bottom 3% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Georgetown is healthier than only 3% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
More Georgetown adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (39.3%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
More Georgetown adults live with a disability
2 in 5 adults live with a disability (40.4%, vs 29.5% across Ohio). The biggest difference is vision loss: 7.5% vs 4.8%. Disability ↓
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 Georgetown’s likely range.
What’s behind Georgetown’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Georgetown is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns, #976 of 993 in Ohio. All seven of Georgetown’s estimates fall in the lowest 10% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is smoking: 22.8% of adults, against 15.4% across Ohio and 11.8% 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). Georgetown’s median household income is $41,607; among the 2,887 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($31K–$52K), it’s healthier than 14%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Georgetown adults…
Georgetown runs above OH on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
1 mile of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Georgetown adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Care in and near Georgetown
1 community health center in Georgetown, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Georgetown; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Georgetown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Georgetown adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Georgetown runs above Ohio.
1 in 3 Georgetown 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.
20.3% of Georgetown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Georgetown and the towns around it
Georgetown’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown | D− | 43.8% | 16.9% | 22.8% | CDC place |
| Lewis Township | D | 41.4% | 15.4% | 21.2% | ZIP codes |
| Pleasant Township | D− | 43.2% | 16.4% | 21.9% | ZIP 45121 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Every CDC estimate for Georgetown
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Georgetown is better than Ohio on 0 and worse on 20; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Georgetown’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Georgetown | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.6%23.7–31.7 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.5%16.1–21 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.5%18.2–23 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.8%37.1–50.6 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.9%14.8–19.3 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 45.3%41.4–49.3 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41%37.1–45.1 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 36.7%33.4–40.1 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.1%10.8–13.5 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%8.9–11 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.8%9.5–12.2 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13.2%11.1–15.3 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.3%4.6–6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 23.2%19.4–27.1 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 22.8%19–26.5 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 39.3%33.8–44.8 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.9%11.5–16.6 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.4%35.8–47.4 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.3%8–13.2 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.5%77.4–83.5 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.9%49.4–56.6 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.4%80.8–85.6 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.2%78.9–83.4 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.3%57.4–66.9 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.5%65–79.5 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.5%25–32.3 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.7%30.5–40.9 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.7%19.2–26.5 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21%17–25.1 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.2%11.8–16.7 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.3%9.6–13.1 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.7%9.1–12.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.3%16.5–24.4 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.4%35.7–45.4 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.6%18.4–24.8 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.6%16.2–21.2 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.1%8.9–11.4 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.5%6.4–8.6 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.3%10.5–14.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6%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 Georgetown
Is Georgetown a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Georgetown is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #976 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 14%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Georgetown?
CDC estimates 43.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 37.1% and 50.6%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Georgetown?
Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville, 16.5 miles in a straight line from Georgetown’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Georgetown have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8–13.2%), 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 Georgetown more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Georgetown.
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.