Photo: Nyttend · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, New London is healthier than 51%
New London trails Ohio on 5 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for New London. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New London
More New London adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.9%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
New London is short on primary care and mental health care
New London’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in New London
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.9%), vs 15.4% across Ohio. Habits ↓
New London is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, New London is healthier than 21%. Against the 5,839 towns with similar household incomes ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 51%. Health Grade ↓
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 London’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind New London’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, New London is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 56% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 15%).
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 London’s median household income is $50,114; among the 5,839 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 51%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near New London
No hospital or community health center in New London 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 London; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 New London adults…
New London runs above OH on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of New London adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How New London adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 New London 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.
13% of New London adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
New London and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New London | C− | 35.4% | 13.7% | 18.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of New London adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for New London
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, New London is better than Ohio on 0 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside New London’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | New London | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.7%18.4–24.9 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%13.9–18 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.3%17–21.4 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.4%28.9–41.7 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.7%12–15.5 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.2%34.2–41.9 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.1%32.2–39.8 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.1%29.8–36.2 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.4–13.1 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.3%8.3–10.2 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.1%7.2–9.1 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.9%8.5–11.4 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.7–4.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.4%13.4–19.7 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.9%15.8–21.8 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.9%27.1–36.5 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.3–18.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.9%34.8–47.2 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.8%6.9–11.1 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.4%76.1–82.4 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.1%54.5–61.7 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.3%81.9–86.4 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.6%76.9–81.9 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.4%58.6–68 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.7%66.1–80.6 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.9%23.2–30.4 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.2%30.1–40.7 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.4%18–25.2 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.1%12.2–18.3 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.7%9.7–13.9 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.5%7.2–9.9 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.3%7–9.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13%10.4–15.9 | 11.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.2%29.6–38.5 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.2%13.9–18.5 | 13.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.3%14–18.4 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7.1–9 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%4.8–6.3 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.7%8.3–11.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%3.8–5 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 London
Is New London a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, New London is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in New London?
CDC estimates 35.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.9% and 41.7%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to New London?
Fisher-Titus Hospital in Norwalk, 14.4 miles in a straight line from New London’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in New London have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.9–11.1%), 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 London more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in New London.
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.