On CDC estimates, Lithopolis is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns
Lithopolis differs from Ohio on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 19 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lithopolis. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lithopolis
COPD and stroke are less common in Lithopolis
Lithopolis runs below Ohio on six chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5% vs 8%), stroke (2.4% vs 3.7%) and heart disease (4.7% vs 7.1%). A young population is part of it: only 8% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%). Conditions ↓
Lithopolis is an active town
Only 19.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Fewer Lithopolis adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Ohio. 1 in 11 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 Lithopolis’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind Lithopolis’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lithopolis is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns, #103 of 993 in Ohio. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 93% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 58%.
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). Lithopolis’ median household income is $115,208; among the 6,415 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($86K–$144K), it’s healthier than 71%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Lithopolis adults…
Lithopolis runs below OH on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Lithopolis residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.8% of Lithopolis adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Care in and near Lithopolis
No hospital or community health center in Lithopolis 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 Lithopolis; ≈ 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 Lithopolis adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Lithopolis adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Lithopolis 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.
Lithopolis and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithopolis | A− | 33.7% | 9% | 12% | CDC place |
| Canal Winchester | A− | 30.7% | 11.1% | 11.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lithopolis adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lithopolis
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lithopolis is better than Ohio on 19 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Lithopolis’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lithopolis | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.2%11.2–15.5 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.7%9.2–12.2 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.5–18.7 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.7%27.9–39.6 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9%7.7–10.3 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30.1%26.7–33.4 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.9%29.3–36.5 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 24.8%22.1–27.6 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–12 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.5%6.8–8.2 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.7%4.2–5.3 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5%4.3–5.8 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.1–2.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.6%6.1–9.2 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12%9.5–14.8 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 19.2%15.8–23 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.6%15.6–21.7 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.9%32.5–43.6 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.6%4.4–7.1 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.4%75.1–81.4 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.2%69.3–75.2 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.2%85.4–89.1 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.4%70.3–76.2 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.9%63.6–72.1 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.2%69.2–82.2 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.2%22.8–29.6 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.5%27.4–37.4 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.8%16.4–23.1 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.9%6.9–11 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.7%6.9–10.6 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.2%5–7.4 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.6%4.7–6.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.8%5.2–8.7 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22.4%19–25.8 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.6%7.3–10.1 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.7%10–13.5 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.8%4.3–5.4 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3%2.6–3.4 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.8%5–6.7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.3%2–2.6 | 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 Lithopolis
Is Lithopolis a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lithopolis is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #103 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 71%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lithopolis?
CDC estimates 33.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.9% and 39.6%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lithopolis?
Diley Ridge Medical Center in Canal Winchester, 3.1 miles in a straight line from Lithopolis’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Lithopolis have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.4–7.1%), 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 Lithopolis 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 Lithopolis.
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.