Where New Alexandria residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for New Alexandria, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for New Alexandria. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Alexandria
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in New Alexandria
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.7%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, New Alexandria runs above Ohio on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in New Alexandria
56.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 24.6% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
Mental distress runs high in New Alexandria
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (20.7%), vs 17.5% across Ohio. Depression is above the state too: 29.7%, vs 25.4% across Ohio. Mind & connection ↓
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 Alexandria’s likely range.
Out of every 100 New Alexandria adults…
New Alexandria runs above OH on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of New Alexandria adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How New Alexandria adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, New Alexandria runs above Ohio.
4 in 10 New Alexandria 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.
Care in and near New Alexandria
No hospital or community health center in New Alexandria 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 New Alexandria; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.1% of New Alexandria adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
New Alexandria and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Creek Township | C− | 42.3% | 15.4% | 17.7% | ZIP codes |
| Wells Township | D− | 44.7% | 16.8% | 21.1% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of New Alexandria adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in New Alexandria
Why doesn’t New Alexandria have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for New Alexandria.
What hospital is closest to New Alexandria?
Trinity Medical Ctr East &trinity Medical Ctr West in Steubenville, 5.2 miles in a straight line from New Alexandria’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near New Alexandria?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Medical Care Community Health Center - Jefferson County in Steubenville, 6.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in New Alexandria.
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.