Photo: Tim Kiser (w:User:Malepheasant) · CC BY-SA 2.5On CDC estimates, Marietta is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns
Marietta trails Ohio on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Marietta. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Marietta
COPD and obesity run high in Marietta
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 8% across Ohio. 44.1% of adults have obesity, vs 37.1% across Ohio. In all, Marietta runs above Ohio on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Marietta adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.1%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. There are 13 miles of trails across 15 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Marietta is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Marietta is healthier than 16%. Against the 4,966 towns with similar household incomes ($36K–$60K), it’s healthier than 45%. Health Grade ↓
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 Marietta’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Marietta’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Marietta is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns, #764 of 993 in Ohio. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 33% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 5%).
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). Marietta’s median household income is $47,873; among the 4,966 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($36K–$60K), it’s healthier than 45%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Marietta adults…
Marietta runs above 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.
13 miles of trails across 15 parks and preserves
Care in and near Marietta
2 hospitals and 1 community health center in Marietta, 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 Marietta; ≈ 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 Marietta adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Marietta adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Marietta 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.
14.7% of Marietta adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Marietta and the towns around it
Marietta’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marietta | C− | 44.1% | 13.6% | 17.8% | CDC place |
| Marietta Township | C− | 43.5% | 13.5% | 16.9% | ZIP 45750 |
| Muskingum Township | C− | 43.8% | 13.7% | 17.3% | ZIP codes |
| Fearing Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Warren Township | C− | 43.7% | 13.6% | 17% | ZIP codes |
Fearing Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Marietta adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Marietta
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Marietta is better than Ohio on 0 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Marietta’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Marietta | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.7%19.2–24.4 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%13.8–17.4 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.3%17.3–21.6 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44.1%38.3–50 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 13.6%12–15.3 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.4%35.9–42.8 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36%32.6–39.5 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.4%29.5–35.3 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.1–12.8 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.3%8.5–10.2 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.3%7.5–9.1 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.1%8.9–11.3 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.7–4.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 22.6%18.9–26.1 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.8%15.5–20.5 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.1%27.2–35.4 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.8%14.1–19.7 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38%33.2–42.4 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.6%7.1–10.3 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.7%76.6–82.6 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.5%56–62.5 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.9%81–84.9 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.4%76.1–80.5 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66%61.5–69.7 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.9%69.3–81.1 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.5%24.1–31.1 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.9%28.4–37.6 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.1%16.2–22.2 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.8%13.4–18.6 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.8%10.1–13.7 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.1%7.8–10.4 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.2%8–10.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.7%12.5–17.4 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.9%30.2–37.9 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.3%14.4–18.3 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.5%14.6–18.7 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8%7.2–8.9 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.8%5.2–6.4 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.1%9–11.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%4.1–5 | 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 Marietta
Is Marietta a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Marietta is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #764 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 45%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Marietta?
CDC estimates 44.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.3% and 50%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Marietta?
Selby General Hospital in Marietta, 1.1 miles in a straight line from Marietta’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Marietta have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.1–10.3%), 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 Marietta more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Marietta.
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.