Photo: R.P. Piper "[email protected]" · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Lebanon is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns
Lebanon beats Ohio on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lebanon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lebanon
What’s behind Lebanon’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lebanon is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns, #285 of 993 in Ohio. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 70% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 40%).
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). Lebanon’s median household income is $83,685; among the 10,490 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($63K–$105K), it’s healthier than 59%, about where its income would put it.
Care in and near Lebanon
1 community health center in Lebanon, 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 Lebanon; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Lebanon adults…
Lebanon runs below OH on 4 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.
10 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Lebanon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Lebanon adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Lebanon 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.
9.2% of Lebanon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Lebanon and the towns around it
Lebanon’s Health Grade ranks 4th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | B | 35.5% | 11.6% | 15.1% | CDC place |
| Turtlecreek Township | B− | 36.7% | 12.3% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
| Union Township | B+ | 35.1% | 11.3% | 15.1% | ZIP codes |
| South Lebanon | A | 32% | 8.9% | 11.3% | CDC place |
| Mason | A | 30.6% | 10.8% | 10.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lebanon adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lebanon
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lebanon is better than Ohio on 7 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Lebanon’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lebanon | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.1%14.9–19.6 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.4–14.7 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%15.7–19.7 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.5%29.6–41.7 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.6%10.1–13.1 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.9%29.3–36.6 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.6%30.9–38.4 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.8%24.9–30.8 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.6–12.1 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.5%7.7–9.3 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2%5.6–6.9 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 7.1%6.3–8.1 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.7%11.2–16.4 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.1%12.9–17.5 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.1%19.4–27 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18%15–21.2 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.6%31.2–42.3 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.1%6–8.5 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.7%75.2–81.8 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.5%62.1–68.7 | 62.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86%84.3–87.7 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.6%75.7–81.1 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.9%60.3–69.4 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76%69–82.1 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.3%21.9–28.8 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.2%26–36.6 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.8%16.5–23.5 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.5%9.6–13.7 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.8%8.3–11.6 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7%6–8.2 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.6%5.7–7.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.2%7.6–10.8 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.7%23–30.5 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.8%10.3–13.5 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.5%12–15.2 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.5–7 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.6–4.5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4%6.5–8.3 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.9–3.6 | 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 Lebanon
Is Lebanon a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lebanon is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #285 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 59%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lebanon?
CDC estimates 35.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.6% and 41.7%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lebanon?
Mercy Health Kings Mills Hospital in Mason, 5.4 miles in a straight line from Lebanon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Lebanon have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6–8.5%), 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 Lebanon 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 Lebanon.
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.