Photo: Sixflashphoto · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Mifflin Township is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns
Mifflin Township beats Ohio on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 43230, 43219, 43054, 43224. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mifflin Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Mifflin Township’s lead shrinks
Mifflin Township is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns, but 58% of the 7,934 towns with similar household incomes ($78K–$131K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
COPD and heart disease are less common in Mifflin Township
Mifflin Township runs below Ohio on five chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5.7% vs 8%), heart disease (5.3% vs 7.1%) and stroke (3% vs 3.7%). Conditions ↓
Health varies a lot right around Mifflin Township
Grades next door run from Gahanna (A) to Clinton Township (C−). Mifflin Township is a B+. Around town ↓
Mifflin Township is an active town
Only 21.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
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 Mifflin Township’s likely range; Mifflin Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 43230, 43219, 43054, 43224, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Mifflin Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mifflin Township is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns, #181 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 81% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 51%.
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). Mifflin Township’s median household income is $104,427; among the 7,934 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($78K–$131K), it’s healthier than 58%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Mifflin Township adults…
Mifflin Township 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.
8.4 miles of trails across 31 parks and preserves
Mifflin Township and the towns around it
Mifflin Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mifflin Township | B+ | 32.3% | 11.3% | 12.4% | ZIP codes |
| Gahanna | A | 30.4% | 10.7% | 10.8% | CDC place |
| Columbus | B− | 34.7% | 11.8% | 15.2% | CDC place |
| Jefferson Township | A− | 31.7% | 10.6% | 12.5% | ZIP codes |
| Clinton Township | C− | 37.3% | 13.9% | 18.2% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Mifflin Township
No hospital or community health center in Mifflin Township 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 Mifflin Township; ≈ 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 Mifflin Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Mifflin Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
2 in 5 Mifflin Township 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.
11% of Mifflin Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mifflin Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Mifflin Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Mifflin Township is better than Ohio on 15 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Mifflin Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Mifflin Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.5%15–18.2 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12%10.8–13.2 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%15.4–18.7 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.3%29–35.5 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 11.3%10–12.4 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.3%29.9–34.7 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.8%31.2–36.3 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 24.8%22.7–26.8 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.1%10–12.3 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.3%6.8–8 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.3%4.8–5.9 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3%2.8–3.2 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11%9.3–12.9 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.4%10.9–13.9 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 21.7%19.4–24 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18%15.7–20.1 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.3%33.2–39.4 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.3%6.3–8.4 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.4%78–82.6 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.7%65.2–69.9 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.1%85.7–88.5 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.9%74.5–79.2 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.2%63.9–70.3 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.6%74.8–83.7 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.1%22.7–27.5 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.7%33.8–41.6 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.1%19.4–25.1 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.6%11.9–15.4 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.4%9.9–12.9 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.5%7.5–9.6 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.7%6.9–8.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11%9.6–12.4 | 11.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.2%21.9–26.6 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.9%9.8–12.1 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.6%11.4–13.9 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.9%4.4–5.4 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.8–4.5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.8%6.2–7.6 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%3–3.5 | 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 Mifflin Township
Is Mifflin Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mifflin Township is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #181 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 58%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Mifflin Township?
CDC estimates 32.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 29% and 35.5%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Mifflin Township?
Mount Carmel East & West in Columbus, 3.5 miles in a straight line from Mifflin Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Mifflin Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.3–8.4%), 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 Mifflin Township 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 Mifflin Township.
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.