Pleasant Hill · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Milford is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns
Milford differs from Ohio on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Milford. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Milford
Every town around Milford scores healthier
All four graded neighbors are ahead of Milford’s B−, from Union Township (B) to Terrace Park (A+). Around town ↓
Cancer and heart disease run high in Milford
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.2%), vs 8.7% across Ohio. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%), and cancer and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Milford adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Ohio. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Milford’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Milford’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Milford is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns, #392 of 993 in Ohio. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 62% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 22%).
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). Milford’s median household income is $78,057; among the 10,829 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($59K–$98K), it’s healthier than 49%, about where its income would put it.
Where Milford compares well: dentist visit in the past year, 68.6% (U.S. 63.2%); worried about having enough food, 11.2% (U.S. 15%); worried about keeping housing, 8.9% (U.S. 12%).
Milford and the towns around it
Milford’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milford | B− | 34.6% | 14.1% | 15% | CDC place |
| Miami Township | A− | 32.8% | 11.5% | 12.7% | ZIP codes |
| Union Township | B | 33.7% | 12.1% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
| The Village of Indian Hill | A | 28.9% | 11.9% | 8.4% | CDC place |
| Terrace Park | A+ | 28.3% | 8.6% | 7.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Milford adults…
Milford runs above OH on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Milford is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Milford as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.3% of Milford adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Care in and near Milford
No hospital or community health center in Milford 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 Milford; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Milford adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Milford adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Milford 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 Milford adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Milford
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Milford is better than Ohio on 5 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Milford’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Milford | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.8%15.7–21.9 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.1–16.2 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.4–18.7 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.6%28.7–40.3 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.1%12.1–16.1 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.7%35.8–43.4 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.9%35–42.7 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.8%30.5–37 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.4–12 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.2%10.1–12.3 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.3%7.2–9.4 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.7%7.2–10.3 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4%3.5–4.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.1%10.8–15.7 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15%12.3–18 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.2%22.5–31.9 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%13.3–18.4 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.9%29.7–40.1 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.9%5.4–8.5 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.1%78.2–83.8 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.6%65.5–71.5 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.8%85.9–89.4 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.4%78.9–83.6 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.9%64.4–73 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.9%65.5–79.6 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.1%21.7–28.5 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.7%27.9–37.7 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.6%15.6–21.9 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.2%9–13.8 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.9%7.3–10.6 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.6%5.5–7.7 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.4%5.4–7.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.3%7.3–11.6 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32%27.5–36.3 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.4%12.8–18 | 13.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.1%11.1–15 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.3%7.2–9.5 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.1–5.5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.2%6.9–9.5 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.2–4.4 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Milford
Is Milford a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Milford is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #392 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 49%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Milford?
CDC estimates 34.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.7% and 40.3%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Milford?
The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health in Cincinnati, 5.9 miles in a straight line from Milford’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Milford have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.4–8.5%), 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 Milford more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Milford.
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.