On CDC estimates, Hambden Township is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns
Hambden Township differs from Ohio on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 44024. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hambden Township
Cancer runs high in Hambden Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.9%), vs 8.7% across Ohio. Conditions ↓
Fewer Hambden Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Ohio. 1 in 12 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Hambden Township is an active town
Only 22.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% 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 Hambden Township’s likely range; Hambden Township’s figures come from ZIP code 44024, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Hambden Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hambden Township is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns, #181 of 993 in Ohio. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 79% of U.S. towns); diabetes 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). Hambden Township’s median household income is $93,849; among the 9,462 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($70K–$117K), it’s healthier than 70%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Hambden Township adults…
Hambden Township runs below OH on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.4% of Hambden Township 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.
1 mile of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Care in and near Hambden Township
No hospital or community health center in Hambden Township 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 Hambden Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hambden Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Hambden Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hambden Township does better than Ohio.
1 in 3 Hambden Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Hambden Township and the towns around it
Hambden Township 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hambden Township | B+ | 32.9% | 12.2% | 12.6% | ZIP 44024 |
| Chardon | B+ | 32.6% | 12.1% | 12.3% | CDC place |
| Claridon Township | B | 33.5% | 12.6% | 14% | ZIP codes |
| Montville Township | B+ | 34.3% | 12.2% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
| Concord Township | C+ | 37.8% | 13.3% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
| Chardon Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Leroy Township | C+ | 37.7% | 13.4% | 16% | ZIP codes |
Chardon Township: the same community as Chardon, graded once. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hambden Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hambden Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hambden Township is better than Ohio on 12 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Hambden Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hambden Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.8%13.7–17.9 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11.2–14.2 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.5–16.9 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.9%26.7–39.3 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.2%10.6–13.8 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.5%33.6–41.4 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.9%33.9–41.9 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.2%28–34.4 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.3–11.6 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.9%9.9–11.9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1%6.4–7.9 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.3%6.4–8.2 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.4%3.1–3.7 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.3%7.6–11.3 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.6%10.7–14.5 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 22.6%18.9–26.4 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%13.8–19.6 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.2%27.8–39.1 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.8%4.8–6.9 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.3%78.1–84 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.3%68.4–74.2 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89%87.5–90.4 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.6%79–83.9 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.8%63.2–72.2 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.5%69.5–82.6 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.3%20.2–26.6 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.3%26.5–36.4 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.3%15.4–21.4 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.5%7.2–10.1 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.4%6.2–8.7 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.3%4.5–6.1 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.1%4.5–5.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.4%5.3–7.6 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.9%21.5–28.3 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.2%10.6–13.9 | 13.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.4%10.1–12.7 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.2–7.7 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.7%3.3–4.1 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.6%5.8–7.3 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.7–3.4 | 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 Hambden Township
Is Hambden Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hambden Township is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #181 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 Hambden Township?
CDC estimates 32.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.7% and 39.3%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hambden Township?
Lake Health in Concord, 5.3 miles in a straight line from Hambden Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hambden Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.8–6.9%), 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 Hambden Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hambden Township.
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.