Photo: Tim Kiser (w:User:Malepheasant) · CC BY-SA 2.5On CDC estimates, McConnelsville is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns
McConnelsville differs from Ohio on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for McConnelsville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in McConnelsville
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in McConnelsville
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.7%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.9%), vs 8% across Ohio. Cancer is also above the state: 11.3%, vs 8.7% across Ohio. In all, McConnelsville runs above Ohio on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More McConnelsville adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.2%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from McConnelsville
The closest emergency room is Genesis Hospital in Zanesville, 23.7 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Muskingum Valley Health Centers is closer (1.4 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in McConnelsville, and more people treating it
43.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Ohio 37.2%), but 83.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
McConnelsville is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, McConnelsville is healthier than 18%. Against the 5,868 towns with similar household incomes ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 44%. 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 McConnelsville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
What’s behind McConnelsville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, McConnelsville is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 40% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 11%).
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). McConnelsville’s median household income is $50,231; among the 5,868 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 44%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where McConnelsville compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 83.2% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 McConnelsville adults…
McConnelsville runs above OH on 7 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near McConnelsville
No hospital or community health center in McConnelsville 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 McConnelsville; ≈ 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 McConnelsville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How McConnelsville adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 McConnelsville 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.
12.5% of McConnelsville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
McConnelsville and the towns around it
McConnelsville has the best Health Grade of the 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McConnelsville | C− | 39.1% | 15.8% | 17.1% | CDC place |
| Malta Township | C− | 40.2% | 14.9% | 19% | ZIP codes |
| Morgan Township | D | 40.7% | 16.3% | 18.7% | ZIP 43756 |
| Malta | — | — | — | — |
Malta: 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 McConnelsville adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for McConnelsville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, McConnelsville is better than Ohio on 1 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside McConnelsville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | McConnelsville | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.7%18.8–26.8 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14–18.9 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%15.4–20.1 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.1%31.2–47.4 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.8%13.6–18.2 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.6%39.2–48 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.2%36.7–45.7 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 36.3%32.5–40 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.1–13 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.3%10–12.5 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.7%8.3–11.1 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.9%8.9–13 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.8%4.1–5.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.2%13.3–19.3 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.1%13.8–20.5 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 33.2%27.6–39.3 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.1%11.6–17 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.2%32.7–46 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.5%6.5–10.9 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82%78.8–85 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59%55.1–62.7 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.7%84.7–88.7 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.2%80.9–85.3 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.7%58.7–68.6 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.2%66.3–80.8 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.8%22–29.7 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34%28.6–39.3 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.8%17.3–24.4 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.2%11.4–17.3 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.6%8.8–12.7 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8%6.7–9.3 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.8%6.5–9.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.5%9.9–15.4 | 11.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.1%30–40.6 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.2%15.1–21.6 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.3%13–17.7 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.5%8.2–10.9 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.9%4.9–6.9 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10%8.3–11.7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%3.9–5.6 | 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 McConnelsville
Is McConnelsville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, McConnelsville is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 44%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in McConnelsville?
CDC estimates 39.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.2% and 47.4%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to McConnelsville?
Genesis Hospital in Zanesville, 23.7 miles in a straight line from McConnelsville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in McConnelsville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.5–10.9%), 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 McConnelsville 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 McConnelsville.
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.