Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Hanover is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns
Hanover differs from Ohio on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hanover. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hanover
Hanover is short on primary care and mental health care
Hanover’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Stroke and heart disease are less common in Hanover
Hanover runs below Ohio on stroke (3% vs 3.7%), heart disease (6% vs 7.1%) and diabetes (11.2% vs 13.2%). Conditions ↓
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 Hanover’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Hanover’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hanover is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 73% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 28%).
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). Hanover’s median household income is $83,393; among the 10,500 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($63K–$104K), it’s healthier than 49%, about where its income would put it.
Care in and near Hanover
No hospital or community health center in Hanover 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 Hanover; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Hanover adults…
Hanover runs below OH on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hanover adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Hanover adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Hanover 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.6% of Hanover adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Hanover and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hanover adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hanover
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hanover is better than Ohio on 6 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Hanover’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hanover | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.7%13.8–19.9 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.2%11.4–15.2 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.3%16–20.7 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.8%31.9–44.2 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.2%9.6–12.8 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.6%29.1–36.3 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.2%31.4–39.1 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.2%25.2–31.3 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.8–12.5 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.5–9.2 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.2–6.8 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 7.1%5.9–8.3 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.6–3.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.7%10.4–15.4 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.7%13.5–20.1 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.2%19–27.7 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.3%14.4–20.6 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.2%32.8–43.7 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.3%5.3–9.7 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.3%73.6–80.7 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.8%61.4–68.1 | 62.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.3%82.8–87.5 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.7%72.6–78.7 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.4%56.8–66 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.9%69–82.2 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.4%23.8–31.3 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.3%30–40.7 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.3%17.8–25.2 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.1%8.6–14.1 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.9%7.9–12.2 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.8%5.6–8.1 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.4%5.3–7.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.6%6.5–11.3 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.9%23.8–32.3 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.8%9.8–13.9 | 13.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.1%12–16.4 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.1%5.3–6.9 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.2–4.4 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.2–8.6 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.6–3.6 | 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 Hanover
Is Hanover a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hanover is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 49%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hanover?
CDC estimates 37.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.9% and 44.2%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hanover?
Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark, 9.6 miles in a straight line from Hanover’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hanover have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.3–9.7%), 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 Hanover 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 Hanover.
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.