Photo: Sixflashphoto · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, New Albany is healthier than 35%
New Albany differs from Ohio on 26 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 25 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for New Albany. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Albany
Against towns with similar incomes, New Albany’s lead shrinks
New Albany is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns, but 35% of the 509 towns with similar household incomes ($179K–$298K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
New Albany is an active town
Only 15.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Ohio. The town has 21 miles of trails across 18 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Binge drinking is the habit New Albany doesn’t win on
19.4% of adults binge drink, vs 16.6% across Ohio, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in New Albany
New Albany runs below Ohio on seven chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3.9% vs 8%), stroke (2.1% vs 3.7%) and heart disease (4.2% vs 7.1%). A young population is part of it: only 13% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%). Conditions ↓
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 New Albany’s likely range.
What’s behind New Albany’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, New Albany is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns, #10 of 993 in Ohio. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 98% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 90%.
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). New Albany’s median household income is $238,250; among the 509 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($179K–$298K), it’s healthier than 35%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
21 miles of trails across 18 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 New Albany adults…
New Albany runs below OH on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near New Albany
1 hospital in New Albany, 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 New Albany; ≈ 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 New Albany adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How New Albany adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, New Albany does better than Ohio.
1 in 3 New Albany 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.
3.9% of New Albany adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
New Albany and the towns around it
New Albany has the best Health Grade of the 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Albany | A+ | 27.8% | 8.9% | 8.7% | CDC place |
| Columbus | B− | 34.7% | 11.8% | 15.2% | CDC place |
| Plain Township | A+ | 28% | 8.5% | 9% | ZIP codes |
| Jersey | — | — | — | — |
Jersey: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of New Albany adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for New Albany
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, New Albany is better than Ohio on 25 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside New Albany’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | New Albany | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.1%9.7–12.8 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.7%8.6–11 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12.4–15.5 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.8%24.7–30.9 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.9%7.9–10 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.3%25.9–30.7 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.4%31.7–37.1 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.9%20.8–25 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.9–11 | 11.1% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.8%7.1–8.5 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.2%3.8–4.8 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.9%3.4–4.5 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.1%1.9–2.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.3%5.2–7.5 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.7%7.1–10.5 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 15.3%13.4–17.7 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.4%17.1–21.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.7%28.8–34.5 | 37.9% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4%3.3–5 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.1%78.6–83.2 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 77.3%75.2–79.2 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.5%89.1–91.6 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.6%73.6–79.3 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.4%59.9–66.5 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.8%76.2–84.7 | 76% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.9%21.5–26.3 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.1%29.4–36.8 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18%15.5–20.5 | 21.3% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6.2%4.9–7.6 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 5.9%4.8–7 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.4%3.7–5.2 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.1%3.4–4.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 3.9%3–4.9 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 17.6%15.6–19.9 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 7.4%6.4–8.6 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 8.9%7.9–10.3 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.1%3.7–4.6 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.5%2.2–2.8 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.4%3.8–5 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2%1.8–2.3 | 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 New Albany
Is New Albany a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, New Albany is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #10 of 993 in Ohio. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in New Albany?
CDC estimates 27.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.7% and 30.9%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to New Albany?
Mount Carmel East & West in Columbus, 8.5 miles in a straight line from New Albany’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in New Albany have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.3–5%), 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 New Albany more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in New Albany.
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.