Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Huber Ridge is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns
Huber Ridge differs from Ohio on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 20 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Huber Ridge. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Huber Ridge
Binge drinking is the habit Huber Ridge doesn’t win on
20.6% of adults binge drink, vs 16.6% across Ohio, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
COPD and heart disease are less common in Huber Ridge
Huber Ridge runs below Ohio on eight chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.9% vs 8%), heart disease (4.4% vs 7.1%) and stroke (2.3% vs 3.7%). A young population is part of it: only 10% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%). Conditions ↓
Huber Ridge is an active town
Only 18.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% 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 Huber Ridge’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind Huber Ridge’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Huber Ridge is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns, #106 of 993 in Ohio. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 93% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 39%).
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). Huber Ridge’s median household income is $97,039; among the 9,017 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($73K–$121K), it’s healthier than 84%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
0.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Huber Ridge adults…
Huber Ridge runs below OH on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Huber Ridge 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 Huber Ridge
No hospital or community health center in Huber Ridge 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 Huber Ridge; ≈ 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 Huber Ridge adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Huber Ridge adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
2 in 5 Huber Ridge 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.
6.8% of Huber Ridge adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Huber Ridge and the towns around it
Huber Ridge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huber Ridge | A− | 30.7% | 8.7% | 11.9% | CDC place |
| Columbus | B− | 34.7% | 11.8% | 15.2% | CDC place |
| Blendon Township | A− | 30.8% | 10.1% | 11.2% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Huber Ridge adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Huber Ridge
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Huber Ridge is better than Ohio on 20 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Huber Ridge’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Huber Ridge | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.7%11.6–16.1 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.1%9.6–12.7 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.7%15.5–19.8 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.7%27.3–34.2 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.7%7.6–10 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28%25.6–30.6 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.9%29.4–34.5 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 22.6%20.5–24.8 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.9–12.3 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.1%6.4–7.8 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.4%3.8–5 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.9%4–5.8 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.3%2–2.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.2%7.6–11 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.9%9.5–14.5 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 18.6%15.7–21.8 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 20.6%18.1–23 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.3%30.3–36.3 | 37.9% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.4%5–8.2 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.7%76.1–81.1 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 75.2%73–77.2 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87%84.9–88.8 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.8%71–76.6 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.8%63.4–69.8 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.3%76.7–85.2 | 76% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27%24.3–29.7 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.8%33.6–42.2 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.5%18.6–25 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.8%7.8–12.1 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.3%7.6–11.3 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.4%5.4–7.6 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6%5.1–7.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.8%5.1–8.8 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21.7%18.8–24.8 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.6%7.3–10.2 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.3%10.4–14.3 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.3%3.8–4.9 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3%2.6–3.5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.9%4.9–6.9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.4%2–2.8 | 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 Huber Ridge
Is Huber Ridge a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Huber Ridge is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #106 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 84%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Huber Ridge?
CDC estimates 30.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.3% and 34.2%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Huber Ridge?
Mount Carmel St. Ann's in Westerville, 2.5 miles in a straight line from Huber Ridge’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Huber Ridge have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5–8.2%), 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 Huber Ridge 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 Huber Ridge.
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.