New Boston’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
New Boston differs from Ohio on 27 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 26 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for New Boston. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Boston
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in New Boston
1 in 5 adults have COPD (18.2%), more than twice the Ohio rate. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.1%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 6.3%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, New Boston runs above Ohio on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More New Boston adults get no exercise
1 in 2 adults get no exercise outside work (47.6%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in New Boston
42.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 36.5% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). 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 New Boston’s likely range.
What’s behind New Boston’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, New Boston is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of New Boston’s estimates fall in the lowest 2% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is physical distress: 23.4% of adults, against 13.9% across Ohio and 13% nationally.
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 Boston’s median household income is $22,932; among the 142 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($17K–$29K), it’s healthier than 9%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where New Boston compares well: binge drinking, 12.1% (U.S. 15.4%).
Out of every 100 New Boston adults…
New Boston runs above OH on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
1.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of New Boston adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Care in and near New Boston
No hospital or community health center in New Boston 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 Boston; ≈ 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).
How New Boston adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, New Boston runs above Ohio.
2 in 5 New Boston 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.
34.3% of New Boston adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
New Boston 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Boston | D− | 50.4% | 20.4% | 30.4% | CDC place |
| Portsmouth | D− | 47.4% | 17.3% | 24.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of New Boston adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for New Boston
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, New Boston is better than Ohio on 1 and worse on 26; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside New Boston’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | New Boston | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 36%32.1–40.4 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 23.4%21–26.2 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 24.7%22.3–27.3 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 50.4%44.9–55.9 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 20.4%18.2–22.8 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 49.7%46.2–53.3 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.4%37.9–45 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 38.9%35.8–41.9 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.8%11.4–14.3 | 11.1% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.5%8.6–10.4 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 12.1%10.9–13.4 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 18.2%16.2–20.5 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.3%5.7–7 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 36.5%31.6–41.5 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 30.4%26.7–34.2 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 47.6%42.7–52.6 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.1%10.1–14.4 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 45.7%40.7–50.8 | 37.9% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.8%11.4–16.5 | 8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.6%77.6–83.5 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 42.8%39.4–46.3 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80%77.7–82.3 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.7%78.4–82.8 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.5%54.9–64.2 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 63.7%55.7–71.6 | 76% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 32.4%28.8–36.1 | 25.4% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 38.1%33–43.2 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.3%19.9–27 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 30.9%26.6–35.4 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19%16.3–21.9 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 16.3%14.3–18.6 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 15.1%13.1–17.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 34.3%30–38.8 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 48.2%43.8–53 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 26.7%23.8–29.9 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 23.4%20.8–26.3 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.1%9.9–12.4 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 10.4%9.2–11.7 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 16.4%14.5–18.6 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.4%7.5–9.5 | 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 New Boston
Is New Boston a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, New Boston is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 9%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in New Boston?
CDC estimates 50.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 44.9% and 55.9%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to New Boston?
Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, 2.3 miles in a straight line from New Boston’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in New Boston have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.4–16.5%), 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 Boston more than anything measured there. Even at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade stays D−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in New Boston.
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.