Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Minster is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns
Minster differs from Ohio on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 15 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Minster. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Minster
Fewer Minster adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Ohio. 1 in 13 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Minster
Minster runs below Ohio on stroke (2.8% vs 3.7%), diabetes (10.1% vs 13.2%) and COPD (6.2% vs 8%). Conditions ↓
Minster is an active town
Only 21.8% 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 Minster’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A+.
What’s behind Minster’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Minster is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns, #142 of 993 in Ohio. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 87% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 50%).
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). Minster’s median household income is $88,000; among the 10,161 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($66K–$110K), it’s healthier than 82%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.5% of Minster adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Out of every 100 Minster adults…
Minster runs below OH on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Minster
No hospital or community health center in Minster 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 Minster; ≈ 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 Minster adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Minster adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Minster 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.
Minster and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minster | A− | 36.2% | 10.1% | 11.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Minster adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Minster
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Minster is better than Ohio on 15 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Minster’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Minster | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.5%11.6–17.7 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.6%9.7–13.7 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%13.5–18.3 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.2%29.3–43.1 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.1%8.4–11.8 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 33.9%29.7–37.8 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.8%31.7–39.9 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28%24.5–31.2 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.2%8.9–11.6 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.8–10.7 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2%5.3–7.2 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.2%4.9–7.6 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.4–3.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.9%8–12 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.9%9–15.1 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 21.8%17.3–26.6 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.1%15.1–21.5 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.2%31.6–42.8 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.7%4.1–7.6 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.6%76.2–82.8 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.4%65.1–71.6 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.8%85.5–89.9 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79%76.2–81.7 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.3%67.1–75.3 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.9%69.9–82.9 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.9%20.3–27.6 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.8%27.5–38.2 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.9%15.4–22.5 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.7%5.5–10.2 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.1%5.3–9 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.8%3.8–5.9 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.8%3.8–6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.5%3.8–7.3 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.8%19.5–28.2 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.5%8.4–12.9 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.3%9.3–13.6 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.3–7.1 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.2%2.6–3.8 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.1%5–7.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.1–3.1 | 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 Minster
Is Minster a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Minster is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns: ≈ A− for health, #142 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 82%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Minster?
CDC estimates 36.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.3% and 43.1%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Minster?
Grand Lake Health System in Saint Marys, 10.3 miles in a straight line from Minster’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Minster have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.1–7.6%), 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 Minster more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Minster.
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.