Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Mason is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns
Mason beats Ohio on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mason. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mason
COPD and stroke are less common in Mason
Mason runs below Ohio on seven chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5% vs 8%), stroke (2.6% vs 3.7%) and heart disease (5.3% vs 7.1%). Conditions ↓
Mason is an active town
Only 19.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Ohio. The town has 16 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Mason adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (28.9% vs 35%), frequent mental distress (13.8% vs 17.5%) and depression (21.1% vs 25.4%) all run below Ohio. Mind & connection ↓
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 Mason’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Mason’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mason is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns, #58 of 993 in Ohio. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 94% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 70%.
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). Mason’s median household income is $125,401; among the 5,014 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($94K–$157K), it’s healthier than 77%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Mason adults…
Mason runs below OH on 10 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.
16 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
How Mason adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Mason does better than Ohio.
3 in 10 Mason 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.
Care in and near Mason
1 hospital in Mason, 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 Mason; ≈ 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 Mason adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.4% of Mason adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Mason and the towns around it
Mason’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason | A | 30.6% | 10.8% | 10.2% | CDC place |
| Deerfield Township | A | 30.8% | 10.5% | 10.4% | ZIP codes |
| Union Township | B+ | 35.1% | 11.3% | 15.1% | ZIP codes |
| Kings Mills | A | 31.9% | 10.1% | 10.7% | CDC place |
| Turtlecreek Township | B− | 36.7% | 12.3% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
| Lebanon | B | 35.5% | 11.6% | 15.1% | CDC place |
| Hamilton Township | A− | 33% | 10.6% | 12.4% | ZIP codes |
| Landen | A | 31.9% | 9.7% | 10.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mason adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Mason
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Mason is better than Ohio on 23 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Mason’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Mason | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.2%11.4–15.1 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.4%9.1–11.8 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%12.2–15.5 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.6%25.3–36.1 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10.8%9.4–12.4 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.2%27.6–34.7 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.1%31.3–39 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.4%22.6–28.2 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.5%8.4–10.7 | 11.1% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.4%7.7–9.3 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.3%4.7–5.8 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5%4.4–5.6 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.3–2.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.3%5.9–8.9 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.2%8.6–11.9 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 19.1%16.1–22.4 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.3%13.6–19.2 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.2%29–39.8 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5%4.3–5.9 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.6%77.4–83.5 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.8%69.8–75.6 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.1%87.7–90.4 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.7%76.7–82.4 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.2%61.8–70.5 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.7%73.3–85.2 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.1%18.1–24.1 | 25.4% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 28.9%23.9–33.9 | 35% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.7%15.6–21.9 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.1%6.7–9.7 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.1%5.9–8.4 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5%4.2–5.8 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.8%4.1–5.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.4%4.4–6.4 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21.1%18.2–24.2 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.2%8–10.6 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.8%8.6–11 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.3%4.7–5.9 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.3%4.7–6 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.4%2.1–2.6 | 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 Mason
Is Mason a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mason is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns: A for health, #58 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 77%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Mason?
CDC estimates 30.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.3% and 36.1%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Mason?
Mercy Health Kings Mills Hospital in Mason, 2.0 miles in a straight line from Mason’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Mason have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.3–5.9%), 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 Mason 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 Mason.
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.