Photo: Coastermom · CC BY 3.0On CDC estimates, Kettering is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns
Kettering beats Ohio on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kettering. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kettering
Health varies a lot right around Kettering
Grades next door run from Oakwood (A+) to Dayton (D−). Kettering is a B+. Around town ↓
Fewer Kettering adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Ohio. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Kettering’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Kettering’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kettering is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns, #232 of 993 in Ohio. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 72% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 51%.
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). Kettering’s median household income is $74,681; among the 10,855 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($56K–$93K), it’s healthier than 78%, about where its income would put it.
Kettering and the towns around it
Kettering’s Health Grade ranks 6th of 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering | B+ | 33.5% | 12% | 12.9% | CDC place |
| Oakwood | A+ | 29.6% | 9.1% | 8.1% | CDC place |
| Moraine | D | 40.2% | 16.4% | 20.3% | CDC place |
| Dayton | D− | 42.9% | 17.6% | 20.5% | CDC place |
| Washington Township | A− | 31% | 12.2% | 10.1% | ZIP codes |
| Sugarcreek Township | A− | 37% | 11.5% | 11.7% | ZIP codes |
| Beavercreek Township | B | 37.5% | 11.9% | 13% | ZIP codes |
| Miami Township | B | 33.6% | 12% | 13.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.6% of Kettering adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Out of every 100 Kettering adults…
Kettering runs below OH on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Kettering
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Kettering, 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 Kettering; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Kettering adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Kettering adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
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Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Kettering adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Kettering
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Kettering is better than Ohio on 13 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Kettering’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Kettering | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.3%15.4–19.3 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11.4–14.1 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%15.1–18.6 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.5%29.1–38.4 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12%10.6–13.5 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.8%30.7–37 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.6%30.5–36.9 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.4%25.9–31.2 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11%9.8–12.2 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.5%8.7–10.4 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7%6–7.3 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.1%6.4–7.8 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.3%3–3.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12%10–14.3 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.9%11.4–14.6 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 24.8%21.8–28.1 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.8%14.2–19.5 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.7%31.9–39.7 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.5%5.7–7.5 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.3%77.6–82.9 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.7%64.8–70.5 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.9%85.4–88.3 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.3%75.8–80.6 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.9%66–73.5 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.4%70.5–81.7 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.4%23.4–29.6 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.4%30–39 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.5%15.9–21.4 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.5%9.1–12.2 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.1%7.9–10.5 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.7%5.8–7.6 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.5%5.8–7.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.6%7.4–9.9 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28%25–31.1 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.3%11–13.8 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.7%11.4–14 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.9–7.3 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.7–4.4 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.2%6.5–8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.9–3.4 | 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 Kettering
Is Kettering a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kettering is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #232 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 Kettering?
CDC estimates 33.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.1% and 38.4%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Kettering?
Kettering Health Main Campus in Kettering, 2.1 miles in a straight line from Kettering’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Kettering have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.7–7.5%), 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 Kettering more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kettering.
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.