Photo: Aesopposea · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Higginsport residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Higginsport, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Higginsport. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Higginsport
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Higginsport
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.9%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Higginsport runs above Ohio on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Higginsport adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.6%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Higginsport
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.7%), vs 15.4% 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 Higginsport’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Higginsport adults…
Higginsport runs above OH on 8 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Higginsport
No hospital or community health center in Higginsport 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 Higginsport; ≈ 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 Higginsport adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Higginsport adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Higginsport 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.
14.2% of Higginsport adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Higginsport and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Township | D | 41.4% | 15.4% | 21.2% | ZIP codes |
| Pleasant Township | D− | 43.2% | 16.4% | 21.9% | ZIP 45121 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Higginsport adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Higginsport
Why doesn’t Higginsport have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Higginsport.
What hospital is closest to Higginsport?
Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville, 13.4 miles in a straight line from Higginsport’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Higginsport?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Bracken County Family Health Center in Augusta, 4.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Higginsport.
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. 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.