Photo: McKenzie & Snyder · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Hamilton is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns
Hamilton trails Ohio on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hamilton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hamilton
Hamilton is in the bottom 7% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Hamilton is healthier than only 7% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on mental distress, obesity, smoking and exercise. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Hamilton
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.5%), vs 14.1% across Ohio. Utility shut-off threats (12.2% vs 8.3%) and no reliable transportation (11.2% vs 7.7%) are higher too. 19.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Hamilton
54.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 20% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
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’s likely range.
What’s behind Hamilton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hamilton is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns, #918 of 993 in Ohio. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 17% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 5%).
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’s median household income is $55,166; among the 7,465 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$69K), it’s healthier than 11%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.6% of Hamilton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hamilton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Out of every 100 Hamilton adults…
Hamilton runs above OH on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Hamilton
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Hamilton, 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 Hamilton; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
4.4 miles of trails across 33 parks and preserves
How Hamilton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hamilton runs above Ohio.
2 in 5 Hamilton 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.
Hamilton and the towns around it
Hamilton’s Health Grade ranks 6th of 7 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 | D | 43.9% | 14.8% | 20.6% | CDC place |
| St. Clair Township | C | 40.5% | 13% | 16.5% | ZIP codes |
| Hanover Township | C | 39.6% | 12.8% | 16.3% | ZIP codes |
| Fairfield Township | C | 41% | 13.1% | 16.5% | ZIP codes |
| Fairfield | C+ | 40.1% | 13.4% | 14.7% | CDC place |
| Ross Township | C | 39.9% | 13.1% | 16.4% | ZIP codes |
| New Miami | D− | 44.5% | 15.1% | 23.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hamilton adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hamilton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hamilton is better than Ohio on 0 and worse on 16; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Hamilton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hamilton | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.3%22.7–27.9 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.8–18.4 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.5%18.5–22.7 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.9%38.4–49.5 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 14.8%13.1–16.6 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.7%35.3–42.2 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.9%32.5–39.3 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30%27.2–32.9 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.4–13.1 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8%7.3–8.8 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.8%7.1–8.5 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.9%9–11 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.8–4.4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20%16.7–23.3 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.6%18.2–23 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 34.8%30.8–38.9 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 17.3%14.6–20.1 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.9%34.8–45 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.1%10.6–13.7 | 8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.4%76.3–82.2 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.1%50.5–57.2 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.6%80.7–84.4 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.2%74.7–79.6 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.6%56.8–65.9 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.5%67.1–80.6 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.8%24.5–31.3 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.6%32.7–42.8 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.8%20.4–27.5 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.5%19–24.2 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.3%14.2–18.5 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.2%10.7–13.8 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.2%10–12.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.6%17.4–21.9 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.6%30.1–37.3 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.1%14.3–18 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.6%15.9–19.4 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.6–8.2 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.5%6–7.1 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.6%9.6–11.7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.6–5.5 | 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 Hamilton
Is Hamilton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hamilton is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns: D for health, #918 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 11%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hamilton?
CDC estimates 43.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.4% and 49.5%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hamilton?
Fort Hamilton Hughes Memorial Hospital in Hamilton, 1.5 miles in a straight line from Hamilton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hamilton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.6–13.7%), 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 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 Hamilton.
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.