Photo: Nyttend · Public domainLincoln Heights’ CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Lincoln Heights differs from Ohio on 28 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 24 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lincoln Heights. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lincoln Heights
More Lincoln Heights adults get no exercise
1 in 2 adults get no exercise outside work (51.9%), about twice the Ohio rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Lincoln Heights
34.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 46.9% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Lincoln Heights
1 in 11 adults have had a stroke (9.5%), more than twice the Ohio rate. 1 in 3 adults have diabetes (31.1%), more than twice the Ohio rate. COPD is also above the state: 17.3%, vs 8% across Ohio. In all, Lincoln Heights runs above Ohio on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Health varies a lot right around Lincoln Heights
Grades next door run from Wyoming (A) to Lockland (D). Lincoln Heights is a D−. Around town ↓
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 Lincoln Heights’ likely range.
What’s behind Lincoln Heights’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lincoln Heights is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of Lincoln Heights’ estimates fall in the lowest 1% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is diabetes: 31.1% of adults, against 13.2% across Ohio and 12% 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). Lincoln Heights’ median household income is $26,860; among the 312 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($20K–$34K), it’s healthier than 1%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Lincoln Heights compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.2% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 9.4% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 84.1% (U.S. 77.4%).
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 Lincoln Heights adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Out of every 100 Lincoln Heights adults…
Lincoln Heights runs below OH on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Lincoln Heights and the towns around it
Lincoln Heights’s Health Grade ranks 5th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Heights | D− | 56.3% | 31.1% | 31.2% | CDC place |
| Lockland | D | 42.1% | 16.6% | 22.2% | CDC place |
| Woodlawn | C+ | 38.9% | 15.2% | 13.7% | CDC place |
| Evendale | A | 28.4% | 11.6% | 8% | CDC place |
| Wyoming | A | 30% | 10.1% | 8.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Lincoln Heights
1 community health center in Lincoln Heights, 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 Lincoln Heights; ≈ 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 Lincoln Heights adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Lincoln Heights runs above Ohio.
2 in 5 Lincoln Heights 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.
64.9% of Lincoln Heights adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lincoln Heights adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lincoln Heights
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lincoln Heights is better than Ohio on 4 and worse on 24; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Lincoln Heights’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lincoln Heights | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 45.4%40.7–49.9 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 22.3%19.7–24.9 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 24.7%22.1–27.3 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 56.3%51.6–60.9 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 31.1%28.3–33.9 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 57.7%54.5–60.8 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.6%34.5–40.6 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 38.3%35.3–41.2 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 15.7%14–17.5 | 11.1% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.2%4.7–5.8 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 12.3%11–13.8 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 17.3%15.1–19.8 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 9.5%8.5–10.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 46.9%41.5–52.4 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 31.2%26.9–35.3 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 51.9%46.7–56.7 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 9.4%8–11.1 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 53.7%49.7–57.7 | 37.9% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16.2%13–20.1 | 8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 84.1%81.8–86.2 | 79.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 34.2%31.4–37.1 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.6%79.1–84 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.5%81.5–85.3 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.2%57–65.5 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.7%66.2–78.4 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.3%22.5–28.4 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 40.1%35.3–45.1 | 35% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.7%27.4–36.1 | 21.3% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 56.9%50.8–62.7 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 40.5%35.8–45.4 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 37.8%33.7–41.9 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 29.2%25.7–33 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 64.9%59.3–70.5 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 49%44.4–53.4 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 32.9%29.4–36.4 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 24.2%21.3–27.3 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.8%6.9–8.8 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 17.9%15.8–20.1 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 21.4%18.8–24.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 14.2%12.4–16.2 | 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 Lincoln Heights
Is Lincoln Heights a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lincoln Heights is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 1%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lincoln Heights?
CDC estimates 56.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 51.6% and 60.9%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lincoln Heights?
The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health in Cincinnati, 4.8 miles in a straight line from Lincoln Heights’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lincoln Heights have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13–20.1%), 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 Lincoln Heights more than anything measured there. Even at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade stays D−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lincoln Heights.
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.