Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, New Concord is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns
New Concord differs from Ohio on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 16 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for New Concord. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Concord
New Concord is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, New Concord is healthier than 79%. Against the 10,533 towns with similar household incomes ($53K–$88K), it’s healthier than 94%. Health Grade ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in New Concord
New Concord runs below Ohio on eight chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.2% vs 3.7%), diabetes (8% vs 13.2%) and COPD (5.2% vs 8%). A young population is part of it: only 14% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%). Conditions ↓
New Concord is an active town
Only 20.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Few New Concord adults smoke
10.2% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 15.4% 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 New Concord’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind New Concord’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, New Concord is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 96% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 11%).
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 Concord’s median household income is $70,313; among the 10,533 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($53K–$88K), it’s healthier than 94%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 New Concord adults…
New Concord runs below OH on 8 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near New Concord
No hospital or community health center in New Concord 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 Concord; ≈ 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 Concord adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How New Concord adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
2 in 5 New Concord adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.7% of New Concord adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
New Concord and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Concord | A− | 33.9% | 8% | 10.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of New Concord adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for New Concord
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, New Concord is better than Ohio on 16 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside New Concord’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | New Concord | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.9%11.2–17.2 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.6%8.9–12.5 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.7%16.1–23.2 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.9%28.7–39.4 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8%6.9–9.2 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 26.3%23.5–29.3 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.8%27.7–34 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 20.4%18.4–22.6 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.2%9.8–12.7 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.7%6–7.4 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.7%4–5.3 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.2%4.3–6.3 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.2%1.9–2.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16%13.4–18.9 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.2%7.9–12.8 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.8%16.5–25.5 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19%15.8–22.3 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.2%34.8–44 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.2%4.3–9.3 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.3%74.6–81.5 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.3%61.1–67.4 | 62.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.6%75.2–83.6 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.2%70.8–75.4 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.1%66.2–73.9 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.8%69.5–81.4 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.5%24.8–32.6 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38.2%32.6–44.2 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.3%16.3–24.9 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.6%6.8–13.4 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.8%5.9–10 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.3%4.2–6.5 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.8%5–8.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.7%4.7–9.1 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.4%20.6–30.7 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.6%7–10.3 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15%11.3–19 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.1%4.4–5.8 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%2.7–4 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.1%5.5–9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.2%1.9–2.7 | 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 Concord
Is New Concord a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, New Concord is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 94%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in New Concord?
CDC estimates 33.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.7% and 39.4%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to New Concord?
Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center in Cambridge, 9.1 miles in a straight line from New Concord’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in New Concord have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.3–9.3%), 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 Concord more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in New Concord.
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.