On CDC estimates, Lake Darby is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns
Lake Darby differs from Ohio on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 15 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lake Darby. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake Darby
Binge drinking is the habit Lake Darby doesn’t win on
21.3% of adults binge drink, vs 16.6% across Ohio, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Heart disease and stroke are less common in Lake Darby
Lake Darby runs below Ohio on seven chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (4.5% vs 7.1%), stroke (2.4% vs 3.7%) and diabetes (9.2% vs 13.2%). A young population is part of it: only 11% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%). Conditions ↓
Lake Darby is an active town
Only 20.7% 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 Lake Darby’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Lake Darby’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lake Darby is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns, #198 of 993 in Ohio. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 89% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 21%).
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). Lake Darby’s median household income is $97,404; among the 8,942 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($73K–$122K), it’s healthier than 61%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
Out of every 100 Lake Darby adults…
Lake Darby runs below OH on 10 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Lake Darby 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 Lake Darby
No hospital or community health center in Lake Darby 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 Lake Darby; ≈ 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 Lake Darby adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Lake Darby adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lake Darby runs above Ohio.
2 in 5 Lake Darby 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.
8.8% of Lake Darby adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Lake Darby and the towns around it
Lake Darby’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Darby | B+ | 32.4% | 9.2% | 14.6% | CDC place |
| Jefferson Township | C+ | 36.4% | 12.8% | 16.3% | ZIP codes |
| West Jefferson | B− | 35.9% | 12.3% | 15.6% | CDC place |
| Prairie Township | B | 33.3% | 10.9% | 14.9% | 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 Lake Darby adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lake Darby
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lake Darby is better than Ohio on 15 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Lake Darby’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lake Darby | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.7%13.5–17.8 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.3%10.8–13.8 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.8%16.7–20.8 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.4%28.8–35.8 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.2%8.1–10.4 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.1%25.6–30.4 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32%29.4–34.5 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 22.6%20.5–24.7 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.8–12.2 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.4%5.8–7.1 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.5%4–5.1 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.6%4.8–6.5 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.2–2.7 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.2%8.5–12.2 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.6%12–17.1 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.7%17.8–23.6 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 21.3%18.8–23.9 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.4%33.2–39.4 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.5%6.1–9.1 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.3%74.6–79.8 | 79.9% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.2%64.5–69.6 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.3%83.4–87.2 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.3%69.3–75.1 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.8%58.3–65 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.1%70.8–80.9 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.4%25.6–31.2 | 25.4% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 37.5%33.3–41.5 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.2%18.1–24.3 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.6%9.4–14 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.1%8.4–11.9 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.3%6.2–8.5 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.8%5.8–7.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.8%7–10.7 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.2%20.4–26 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.4%8.1–10.7 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.7%11.9–15.4 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.5%4–5.1 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%3.1–4 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.6%5.7–7.5 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.4–3.2 | 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 Lake Darby
Is Lake Darby a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lake Darby is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #198 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 61%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lake Darby?
CDC estimates 32.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.8% and 35.8%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lake Darby?
Doctors Hospital in Columbus, 4.4 miles in a straight line from Lake Darby’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lake Darby have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.1–9.1%), 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 Lake Darby 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 Lake Darby.
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.