Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Haskins is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns
Haskins differs from Ohio on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 20 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Haskins. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Haskins
Binge drinking is the habit Haskins doesn’t win on
20.4% of adults binge drink, vs 16.6% across Ohio, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Haskins is an active town
Only 17.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Stroke and COPD are less common in Haskins
Haskins runs below Ohio on six chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.2% vs 3.7%), COPD (4.8% vs 8%) and heart disease (4.6% vs 7.1%). A young population is part of it: only 11% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%). 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 Haskins’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind Haskins’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Haskins is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 95% of U.S. towns); obesity 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). Haskins’ median household income is $108,828; among the 7,319 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($82K–$136K), it’s healthier than 82%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
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Out of every 100 Haskins adults…
Haskins runs below OH on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Haskins residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Haskins
No hospital or community health center in Haskins 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 Haskins; ≈ 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 Haskins adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Haskins adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Haskins does better than Ohio.
1 in 3 Haskins 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.
5% of Haskins adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Haskins and the towns around it
Haskins has the best Health Grade of the 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haskins | A | 36.4% | 8.6% | 10.6% | CDC place |
| Washington Township | B− | 38.4% | 10.9% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
| Middleton Township | B | 37.7% | 10.4% | 12.7% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Haskins adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Haskins
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Haskins is better than Ohio on 20 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Haskins’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Haskins | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.5%10.3–15.3 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.4%8.8–12.1 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%13.4–17.8 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.4%30.6–42.5 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.6%7.4–10.1 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.6%26.2–33.2 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.4%28.9–36.1 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 24.3%21.6–27.3 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.1–11.5 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.8%7–8.6 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.6%4–5.3 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.8%3.8–5.8 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.2%1.9–2.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 3.9%3.1–4.8 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.6%8–13.5 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 17.5%14.1–21.6 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 20.4%17.1–23.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.2%30.1–40.4 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.2%4–7 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.3%75.9–82.2 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.5%69.5–75.3 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88%85.7–89.8 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.5%72.2–78.5 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.6%62.2–70.4 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.2%67.7–81.3 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.1%23.7–30.8 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32%27.2–37.4 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 17.5%14.5–20.9 | 21.3% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.2%5.3–9.5 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7%5.3–9 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5%3.9–6.2 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.7%3.7–5.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5%3.4–7 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22.1%18.5–26.1 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.4%6.9–10.2 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.9%9–13 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.6%4–5.2 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.7%2.3–3.2 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.3%4.3–6.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.2%1.8–2.7 | 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 Haskins
Is Haskins a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Haskins is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 82%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Haskins?
CDC estimates 36.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.6% and 42.5%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Haskins?
Wood County Hospital in Bowling Green, 6.6 miles in a straight line from Haskins’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Haskins have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4–7%), 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 Haskins 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 Haskins.
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.