Photo: Roseohioresident · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Newcomerstown is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns
Newcomerstown trails Ohio on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Newcomerstown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Newcomerstown
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Newcomerstown
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.8%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.8%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Newcomerstown runs above Ohio on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Newcomerstown is in the bottom 4% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Newcomerstown is healthier than only 4% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Newcomerstown
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.2%), vs 14.1% across Ohio. No reliable transportation (10.3% vs 7.7%) and utility shut-off threats (10.9% vs 8.3%) are higher too. 19.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Newcomerstown’s likely range.
What’s behind Newcomerstown’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Newcomerstown is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns, #965 of 993 in Ohio. All seven of Newcomerstown’s estimates fall in the lowest 14% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is obesity: 47% of adults, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% 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). Newcomerstown’s median household income is $45,588; among the 4,221 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($34K–$57K), it’s healthier than 12%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Newcomerstown adults…
Newcomerstown runs above OH on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.6% of Newcomerstown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Care in and near Newcomerstown
No hospital or community health center in Newcomerstown 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 Newcomerstown; ≈ 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.
1.6 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Newcomerstown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Newcomerstown adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Newcomerstown runs above Ohio.
4 in 10 Newcomerstown 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.
Newcomerstown and the towns around it
Newcomerstown’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcomerstown | D− | 47% | 16.3% | 22% | CDC place |
| Oxford Township | D− | 45.7% | 16.3% | 21.6% | ZIP 43832 |
| Oxford Township | D | 44.1% | 16.3% | 21.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Newcomerstown adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Newcomerstown
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Newcomerstown is better than Ohio on 0 and worse on 20; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Newcomerstown’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Newcomerstown | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.7%21.8–29.6 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%15.6–20.4 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.6%18.2–23 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 47%41–52.7 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 16.3%14.2–18.5 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.5%39.6–47.1 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.5%33.8–41.1 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.7%30.5–36.8 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12%10.6–13.4 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.7–10.7 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.8%8.7–11.1 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.8%10.8–14.7 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5%4.4–5.7 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 25.4%21.3–29.9 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 22%18.3–25.7 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 35.8%30.6–41.1 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.1%12.6–17.6 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.8%36.9–46.8 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.3%8–12.9 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.8%76.5–82.5 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.7%51.1–58.2 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.3%80.7–85.5 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.7%78.2–82.8 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.3%58.7–67.4 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68.5%61.1–75.6 | 76% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.7%23.3–30.1 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.9%30.8–40.8 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.4%18.9–26.1 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.2%16.5–24.3 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.1%11.7–16.6 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.9%9.2–12.7 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.3%8.7–12.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.6%15.9–23.5 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.2%31.7–40.9 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.5%16.7–22.3 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.7%15.3–20.3 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.5%8.4–10.7 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.2%6.2–8.3 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.8%10.1–13.7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.8%4.9–6.7 | 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 Newcomerstown
Is Newcomerstown a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Newcomerstown is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #965 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 12%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Newcomerstown?
CDC estimates 47% of adults have obesity, likely between 41% and 52.7%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Newcomerstown?
Coshocton Regional Medical Center in Coshocton, 13.3 miles in a straight line from Newcomerstown’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Newcomerstown have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8–12.9%), 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 Newcomerstown more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Newcomerstown.
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.