Photo: Sixflashphoto · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Hilliard is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns
Hilliard differs from Ohio on 25 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 23 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hilliard. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hilliard
COPD and stroke are less common in Hilliard
Hilliard runs below Ohio on seven chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.9% vs 8%), stroke (2.4% vs 3.7%) and heart disease (4.8% vs 7.1%). A young population is part of it: only 12% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%). Conditions ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Hilliard doesn’t win on
19.5% of adults binge drink, vs 16.6% across Ohio, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Hilliard is an active town
Only 17.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Ohio. The town has 15 miles of trails across 16 parks and preserves. 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 Hilliard’s likely range.
What’s behind Hilliard’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hilliard is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns, #49 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 93% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 72%.
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). Hilliard’s median household income is $128,189; among the 4,734 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($96K–$160K), it’s healthier than 78%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Hilliard adults…
Hilliard runs below OH on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Hilliard residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
15 miles of trails across 16 parks and preserves
Care in and near Hilliard
No hospital or community health center in Hilliard 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 Hilliard; ≈ 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 Hilliard adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Hilliard adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hilliard does better than Ohio.
1 in 3 Hilliard 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.
5.7% of Hilliard adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Hilliard and the towns around it
Hilliard’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilliard | A | 29% | 9.3% | 10.3% | CDC place |
| Norwich Township | A | 29.7% | 9.1% | 10.9% | ZIP codes |
| Columbus | B− | 34.7% | 11.8% | 15.2% | CDC place |
| Washington Township | A+ | 27.6% | 9.3% | 9% | ZIP codes |
| Brown Township | A | 30.3% | 9.4% | 11.6% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hilliard adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hilliard
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hilliard is better than Ohio on 23 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Hilliard’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hilliard | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.1%11.7–14.7 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.8%9.7–11.9 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%14.2–17.3 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29%25.8–32.1 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.3%8.3–10.4 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29%26.7–31.4 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.9%31.3–36.4 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 23.7%21.8–25.8 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.3–11.4 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.9%7.3–8.6 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.8%4.4–5.3 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.9%4.3–5.4 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.2–2.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.7%6.3–9.1 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.3%8.9–11.7 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 17.8%15.7–20.1 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.5%17.1–21.9 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.5%29.6–35.5 | 37.9% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.4%4.6–6.3 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.8%77.3–82 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 73.4%71.1–75.5 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88%86.6–89.3 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.2%73.5–78.6 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.2%62.8–69.3 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.4%74.6–83.6 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.8%23.3–28.3 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35%31.3–38.7 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.8%16.4–21.3 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.2%7–9.5 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.3%6.2–8.4 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.4%4.6–6.1 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.2%4.5–5.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.7%4.8–6.7 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21%18.8–23.2 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.8%7.8–9.9 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.9%9.8–12.1 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.8%4.3–5.3 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3%2.8–3.3 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.5%4.9–6.1 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.4%2.1–2.6 | 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 Hilliard
Is Hilliard a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hilliard is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns: A for health, #49 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 78%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hilliard?
CDC estimates 29% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.8% and 32.1%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hilliard?
Mount Carmel Dublin in Dublin, 4.4 miles in a straight line from Hilliard’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Hilliard have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.6–6.3%), 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 Hilliard more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hilliard.
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.