Photo: Vasiliymeshko · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Ironton is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
Ironton differs from Ohio on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 22 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ironton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ironton
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Ironton
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.6%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.6%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 5.4%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Ironton runs above Ohio on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Ironton is in the bottom 2% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Ironton is healthier than only 2% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
More Ironton adults get no exercise
37.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Ironton, and more people treating it
47.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Ohio 37.2%), but 81.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Ironton’s likely range.
What’s behind Ironton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ironton is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns, #980 of 993 in Ohio. All seven of Ironton’s estimates fall in the lowest 8% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is smoking: 22.8% of adults, against 15.4% across Ohio and 11.8% nationally.
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). Ironton’s median household income is $47,648; among the 4,896 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($36K–$60K), it’s healthier than 5%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Ironton compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.8% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Ironton adults…
Ironton runs above OH on 10 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.
0.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Ironton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Care in and near Ironton
1 community health center in Ironton, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Ironton; ≈ 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).
How Ironton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ironton runs above Ohio.
2 in 5 Ironton 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.
21.5% of Ironton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Ironton and the towns around it
Ironton’s Health Grade ranks 6th of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ironton | D− | 44.4% | 18.2% | 22.8% | CDC place |
| Upper Township · Hamilton Township | D− | 43.7% | 17% | 22.4% | ZIP 45638 |
| Coal Grove | D | 42% | 15% | 21.8% | CDC place |
| Hanging Rock | — | — | — | — |
Hanging Rock: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ironton adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ironton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ironton is better than Ohio on 2 and worse on 22; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Ironton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ironton | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.8%25.9–31.9 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.9%16.9–21 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.8%18.7–22.9 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44.4%39–49.8 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 18.2%16.2–20.2 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 47.1%43.6–50.6 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.6%38–45.1 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 38.1%35–41.2 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.3%11–13.7 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9.2–11 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.6%9.6–11.6 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13.6%12.2–15.2 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.4%4.9–5.9 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.8%18.4–25.2 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 22.8%20–25.7 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 37.4%33.1–41.9 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13%10.8–15.4 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.3%37.3–47.4 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.9%8.3–11.5 | 8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.1%78–83.7 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.6%49.1–56 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.2%82.4–86 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.8%79.5–83.8 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.2%57.7–66.5 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.1%63.1–76.4 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.4%25–31.8 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38%32.6–43.2 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.1%18.5–25.4 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.3%18.3–24.5 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.7%12.5–16.9 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.9%10.2–13.5 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.8%9.4–12.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21.5%18.4–24.6 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 42.3%38.2–46.3 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.7%19.3–24.1 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.7%16.7–20.7 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10%8.9–11 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.6%6.9–8.4 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.3%11–13.7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.2%5.6–6.9 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Ironton
Is Ironton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ironton is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #980 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 5%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ironton?
CDC estimates 44.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 39% and 49.8%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ironton?
King's Daughters' Medical Center in Ashland, 4.9 miles in a straight line from Ironton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ironton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.3–11.5%), 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 Ironton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ironton.
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.