Photo: Rwetruck at en.wikipedia · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Hamilton Township is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns
Hamilton Township beats Ohio on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 45039, 45140, 45152, 45122. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hamilton Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Hamilton Township’s lead shrinks
Hamilton Township is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns, but 62% of the 5,807 towns with similar household incomes ($90K–$149K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Hamilton Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Ohio on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (70.6% vs 62.9%) and cholesterol checks (88.4% vs 86.1%). Checkups ↓
Hamilton Township adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (29.9% vs 35%), frequent mental distress (15.6% vs 17.5%) and lack of emotional support (18.3% vs 21.3%) all run below Ohio. Mind & connection ↓
Hamilton Township is an active town
Only 19.7% 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 Hamilton Township’s likely range; Hamilton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 45039, 45140, 45152, 45122, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Hamilton Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hamilton Township is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns, #118 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 89% of towns); the weakest is obesity, 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). Hamilton Township’s median household income is $119,478; among the 5,807 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($90K–$149K), it’s healthier than 62%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hamilton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Hamilton Township adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Hamilton Township does better than Ohio.
3 in 10 Hamilton Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
5.3 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Hamilton Township adults…
Hamilton Township runs below OH on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Hamilton Township
No hospital or community health center in Hamilton 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 Hamilton Township; ≈ 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.
6.1% of Hamilton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Hamilton Township and the towns around it
Hamilton Township’s Health Grade ranks 8th of 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Township | A− | 33% | 10.6% | 12.4% | ZIP codes |
| Deerfield Township | A | 30.8% | 10.5% | 10.4% | ZIP codes |
| Loveland | A | 30.7% | 10.3% | 10.4% | CDC place |
| Union Township | B+ | 35.1% | 11.3% | 15.1% | ZIP codes |
| Loveland Park | A | 32.8% | 11.2% | 11.4% | CDC place |
| Salem Township | B+ | 34.5% | 10.8% | 14% | ZIP codes |
| Harlan Township | B− | 36.6% | 12.4% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
| Kings Mills | A | 31.9% | 10.1% | 10.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hamilton Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hamilton Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hamilton Township is better than Ohio on 21 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Hamilton Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hamilton Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.1%12.3–15.9 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.4%10.1–12.7 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.9–17.3 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33%27.9–38.2 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.6%9.3–11.9 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.1%29–35.3 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.2%31.9–38.6 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.3%24.7–29.9 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.2–11.4 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.1%8.4–9.8 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7%5.2–6.2 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.9%5.3–6.6 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.5–3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.2%7.6–10.9 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.4%10.7–14.2 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 19.7%16.9–22.8 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.3%15.6–21.1 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.9%30.2–39.8 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.5%4.7–6.5 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.6%76.7–82.2 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.6%67.8–73.3 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.4%87–89.7 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.8%76.1–81.1 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.2%65.4–73 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78%72.1–83.2 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.1%21.2–27.1 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.9%25.5–34.4 | 35% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.3%15.5–21.2 | 21.3% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.3%6.9–9.8 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.6%6.4–8.9 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.4%4.6–6.2 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5%4.4–5.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.1%5–7.2 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.2%20.4–26.2 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10%8.8–11.3 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.1%9.9–12.4 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.8%5.2–6.5 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.6%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 Hamilton Township
Is Hamilton Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hamilton Township is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #118 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 62%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hamilton Township?
CDC estimates 33% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.9% and 38.2%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hamilton Township?
Mercy Health Kings Mills Hospital in Mason, 4.3 miles in a straight line from Hamilton Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Hamilton Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.7–6.5%), 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 Hamilton Township 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 Hamilton 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.