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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Murray City, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Murray City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Murray City
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Murray City
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Murray City runs above Ohio on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Murray City
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (23.1%), vs 15.4% across Ohio. Habits ↓
More Murray City adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.1%), 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 Murray City’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Murray City adults…
Murray City runs above OH on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Murray City is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Murray City as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Murray City
No hospital or community health center in Murray City 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 Murray City; ≈ 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 Murray City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Murray City adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Murray City runs above Ohio.
1 in 3 Murray City 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.
16.7% of Murray City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Murray City and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Murray City adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Murray City
Why doesn’t Murray City have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Murray City.
What hospital is closest to Murray City?
Ohiohealth O'bleness Hospital in Athens, 12.8 miles in a straight line from Murray City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Murray City?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hopewell Health Centers - Nelsonville in Nelsonville, 5.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Murray City.
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. 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.