Photo: Sixflashphoto · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Grove City is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns
Grove City beats Ohio on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Grove City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Grove City
Fewer Grove City adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Ohio. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Grove City is an active town
Only 21.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Ohio. The town has 17 miles of trails across 15 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Diabetes and COPD are less common in Grove City
Grove City runs below Ohio on four chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (10.8% vs 13.2%), COPD (6.6% vs 8%) and obesity (30.8% vs 37.1%). Conditions ↓
Grove City is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its B+ tops all five graded neighbors. The closest is Jackson Township (B). 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 Grove City’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Grove City’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Grove City is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns, #187 of 993 in Ohio. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 81% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 48%).
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). Grove City’s median household income is $93,161; among the 9,562 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($70K–$116K), it’s healthier than 70%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.7% of Grove City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
17 miles of trails across 15 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Grove City adults…
Grove City runs below OH on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Grove City and the towns around it
Grove City has the best Health Grade of the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove City | B+ | 30.8% | 10.8% | 13.2% | CDC place |
| Jackson Township | B | 32.7% | 11.2% | 14.8% | ZIP codes |
| Columbus | B− | 34.7% | 11.8% | 15.2% | CDC place |
| Urbancrest | C− | 39.3% | 14.7% | 16.8% | CDC place |
| Hamilton Township | C− | 37.7% | 13.9% | 19.4% | ZIP codes |
| Pleasant Township | B | 34.3% | 11.4% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Grove City
No hospital or community health center in Grove City 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 Grove City; ≈ 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 Grove City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Grove City adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
4 in 10 Grove City 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Grove City adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Grove City
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Grove City is better than Ohio on 17 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Grove City’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Grove City | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.2%14.5–18 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.9%11.6–14.3 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.2%15.5–18.9 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.8%27.4–34.1 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10.8%9.6–12.1 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.5%30–35 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.1%33.5–38.7 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.6%25.4–29.8 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.8–12.1 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.1%8.4–9.9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.5–6.7 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.6%5.9–7.4 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.1%9.3–13 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.2%11.6–14.8 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 21.4%19–23.9 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.7%16.5–21.1 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.6%30.5–36.5 | 37.9% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.9%5.9–7.9 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.1%77.6–82.3 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70%67.5–72.2 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.4%86–88.8 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.3%75.7–80.6 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.9%63.5–70 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.5%72.4–81.9 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.9%24.3–29.5 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.5%32.7–40.3 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.4%17.8–23 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.3%8.9–11.9 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.6%7.4–9.8 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.2%5.4–7 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.1%5.4–6.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.7%6.6–8.9 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.3%22.8–27.7 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.5%10.2–12.8 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.8%11.5–14.2 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.3–6.6 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.4–4.1 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.8%6.1–7.6 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.7–3.3 | 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 Grove City
Is Grove City a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Grove City is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #187 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 70%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Grove City?
CDC estimates 30.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.4% and 34.1%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Grove City?
Doctors Hospital in Columbus, 7.0 miles in a straight line from Grove City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Grove City have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.9–7.9%), 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 Grove City 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 Grove City.
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.