Photo: Photo by Greg Hume (Greg5030) · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Mount Healthy is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns
Mount Healthy differs from Ohio on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 21 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mount Healthy. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mount Healthy
Making ends meet is harder in Mount Healthy
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (25.3%), vs 14.1% across Ohio. Utility shut-off threats (15.7% vs 8.3%) and housing insecurity (19.8% vs 11.3%) are higher too. 25.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Mount Healthy is in the bottom 7% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Mount Healthy is healthier than only 7% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Mount Healthy
1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.3%), vs 3.7% across Ohio. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (18.5%), vs 13.2% across Ohio. COPD is also above the state: 10.5%, vs 8% across Ohio. In all, Mount Healthy runs above Ohio on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Mount Healthy, and more people treating it
44.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Ohio 37.2%), but 81.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Mount Healthy’s likely range.
What’s behind Mount Healthy’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mount Healthy is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns, #916 of 993 in Ohio. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 22% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 4%).
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). Mount Healthy’s median household income is $54,565; among the 7,284 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$68K), it’s healthier than 12%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Mount Healthy compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.6% (U.S. 76.5%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
25.1% of Mount Healthy adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Out of every 100 Mount Healthy adults…
Mount Healthy runs below OH on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mount Healthy adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Care in and near Mount Healthy
1 community health center in Mount Healthy, 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 Mount Healthy; ≈ 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.
1.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Mount Healthy adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Mount Healthy runs above Ohio.
4 in 10 Mount Healthy 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.
Mount Healthy and the towns around it
Mount Healthy’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Healthy | D | 42.4% | 18.5% | 19.6% | CDC place |
| Springfield Township | C | 39% | 16.5% | 15.7% | ZIP codes |
| North College Hill | D | 42.8% | 17.2% | 18.6% | CDC place |
| Finneytown | B | 36% | 14.3% | 13.3% | CDC place |
| Skyline Acres | C− | 42.8% | 19.5% | 15.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mount Healthy adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Mount Healthy
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Mount Healthy is better than Ohio on 3 and worse on 21; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Mount Healthy’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Mount Healthy | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.6%23.6–29.7 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%14.2–17.9 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.9%17.9–22.2 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.4%38–46.8 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 18.5%16.5–20.6 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 44.4%41.3–47.5 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.5%33.5–39.6 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.3%30.6–36 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 13.1%11.7–14.6 | 11.1% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.8%7.1–8.6 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.7%7.7–9.6 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.5%9.3–11.9 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.3%4.8–5.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.6%14.7–20.8 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.6%17.2–22.3 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 33.6%29.7–37.7 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.9%12–16.1 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.5%39.6–47.5 | 37.9% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.1%8.5–11.9 | 8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.6%79.2–84 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.5%50.4–56.6 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.8%84.2–87.4 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.6%79.5–83.6 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.2%62.3–70 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.5%72–82.4 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.9%23–28.9 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.9%31.6–40.3 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.4%22.1–28.9 | 21.3% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 25.3%22–28.8 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.8%17.2–22.4 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 15.7%13.8–17.7 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.9%11.3–14.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 25.1%21.9–28.5 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35%31.4–38.7 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.3%17–21.6 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.6%14.7–18.6 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.4–8.1 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.7%6.9–8.5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.6%10.2–13 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.2%5.5–6.8 | 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 Mount Healthy
Is Mount Healthy a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mount Healthy is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns: D for health, #916 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 12%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Mount Healthy?
CDC estimates 42.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 38% and 46.8%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Mount Healthy?
Mercy Health - West Hospital in Cincinnati, 4.8 miles in a straight line from Mount Healthy’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Mount Healthy have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.5–11.9%), 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 Mount Healthy 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 Mount Healthy.
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.