Photo: User:Bedford · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Glendale is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns
Glendale differs from Ohio on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 23 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Glendale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Glendale
Glendale keeps up with checkups
It beats Ohio on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.6% vs 79.9%) and dentist visits (72.8% vs 62.9%). Checkups ↓
Glendale is an active town
Only 17.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Glendale adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (27.3% vs 35%), frequent mental distress (12.2% vs 17.5%), lack of emotional support (16% vs 21.3%) and depression (22.5% vs 25.4%) 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 Glendale’s likely range.
What’s behind Glendale’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Glendale is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 97% 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). Glendale’s median household income is $111,932; among the 6,869 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($84K–$140K), it’s healthier than 88%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Glendale 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.
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How Glendale adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Glendale does better than Ohio.
1 in 4 Glendale 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.
Out of every 100 Glendale adults…
Glendale runs below OH on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Glendale
No hospital or community health center in Glendale 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 Glendale; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.2% of Glendale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Glendale and the towns around it
Glendale’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale | A | 30.2% | 12.1% | 8.1% | CDC place |
| Sharonville | A− | 32.1% | 11.8% | 11.7% | CDC place |
| Springdale | C+ | 36.3% | 15.7% | 14.1% | CDC place |
| Woodlawn | C+ | 38.9% | 15.2% | 13.7% | CDC place |
| Evendale | A | 28.4% | 11.6% | 8% | CDC place |
| Springfield Township | C | 39% | 16.5% | 15.7% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Glendale adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Glendale
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Glendale is better than Ohio on 23 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Glendale’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Glendale | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.6%10.3–15.2 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.1%8.5–11.8 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.2%10.6–14 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.2%26.3–34.3 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 12.1%10.5–14 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.2%33.9–40.5 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39%35.8–42.3 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.3%28.4–34.4 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.2%9–11.4 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.5%10.4–12.7 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.8–7.7 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.5%4.3–7 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.7–3.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.6%5.4–8.1 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.1%6.1–10.5 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 17.2%14.1–20.7 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.9–18.5 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.3%28.9–36 | 37.9% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.1%3.1–5.4 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.6%81.2–85.7 | 79.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.8%70.2–75.3 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 92.2%91–93.3 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.8%81.6–86 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.5%70–76.7 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.6%75.6–85.1 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.5%19.9–25.3 | 25.4% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 27.3%23.5–31.6 | 35% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 16%13.4–19.1 | 21.3% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6%4.5–7.9 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 5.7%4.4–7.1 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.2%3.4–5.1 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 3.9%3.2–4.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.2%3–5.9 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21.3%18–24.8 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.2%8.4–12.5 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 8.2%6.7–9.8 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.4–7.2 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3%2.5–3.6 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.9%4–5.9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.1–3 | 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 Glendale
Is Glendale a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Glendale is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 88%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Glendale?
CDC estimates 30.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.3% and 34.3%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Glendale?
Mercy Health - Fairfield Hospital in Fairfield, 4.3 miles in a straight line from Glendale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Glendale have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.1–5.4%), 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 Glendale more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Glendale.
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.