Photo: Constantin Knapp · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Middletown is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns
Middletown trails Ohio on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Middletown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Middletown
Middletown is in the bottom 7% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Middletown is healthier than only 7% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on five of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Middletown
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21%), vs 14.1% across Ohio. Utility shut-off threats (11.8% vs 8.3%) and no reliable transportation (10.9% vs 7.7%) are higher too. 19.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Every town around Middletown scores healthier
All six graded neighbors are ahead of Middletown’s D, from Madison Township (C−) to Hunter (B+). Around town ↓
Middletown has a top-rated hospital
Atrium Medical Center is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Middletown’s likely range.
What’s behind Middletown’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Middletown is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns, #911 of 993 in Ohio. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 17% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). Middletown’s median household income is $57,102; among the 8,061 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($43K–$71K), it’s healthier than 10%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.2% of Middletown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Middletown and the towns around it
Middletown’s Health Grade ranks 7th of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown | D | 43.4% | 15.2% | 20% | CDC place |
| Lemon Township | C+ | 39.4% | 12.2% | 15.1% | ZIP codes |
| Monroe | B+ | 37.5% | 10.9% | 13.1% | CDC place |
| Madison Township | C− | 41% | 13.6% | 17.7% | ZIP codes |
| Hunter | B+ | 34% | 11.6% | 14.2% | CDC place |
| Franklin Township | C+ | 36.2% | 13.2% | 17.2% | ZIP codes |
| Turtlecreek Township | B− | 36.7% | 12.3% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Middletown
1 hospital and 2 community health centers in Middletown, 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 Middletown; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Middletown adults…
Middletown runs above OH on 6 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.
2.7 miles of trails across 26 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Middletown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Middletown adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Middletown runs above Ohio.
4 in 10 Middletown 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Middletown adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Middletown
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Middletown is better than Ohio on 0 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Middletown’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Middletown | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25%22.6–27.4 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.9–18.1 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.2%18.3–22.2 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.4%38.3–48.4 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 15.2%13.6–16.8 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39.4%36.2–42.5 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.4%33.3–39.6 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.8%28.2–33.4 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.8%10.6–13.1 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.6–9.1 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8%7.3–8.7 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.1%9.2–11 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.9–4.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 22.2%18.9–25.6 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20%17.8–22.1 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 34.2%30.5–37.9 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.8%14.4–19.4 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.6%34.8–44.3 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.1%9.8–12.6 | 8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80%77.2–82.5 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55%51.7–57.9 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.4%81.7–85 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.4%76.1–80.6 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.6%57.1–65.7 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.5%67.5–80.3 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.4%24.3–30.7 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.1%32.6–41.9 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.5%20.5–27 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21%18.7–23.5 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.7%13.9–17.7 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.8%10.5–13.3 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.9%9.8–12.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.2%17.1–21.5 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.6%30.2–36.9 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.5%14.8–18.2 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.2%15.6–18.9 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.8–8.2 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.5%6–7 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.6%9.7–11.6 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.1%4.7–5.5 | 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 Middletown
Is Middletown a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Middletown is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns: D for health, #911 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 10%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Middletown?
CDC estimates 43.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.3% and 48.4%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Middletown?
Atrium Medical Center in Franklin, 2.7 miles in a straight line from Middletown’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Middletown have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.8–12.6%), 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 Middletown more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Middletown.
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.