Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Norwood is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns
Norwood differs from Ohio on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Norwood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Norwood
Norwood is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Norwood is healthier than 65%. Against the 10,645 towns with similar household incomes ($54K–$90K), it’s healthier than 80%. Health Grade ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Norwood doesn’t win on
20.3% of adults binge drink, vs 16.6% across Ohio, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Cancer and stroke are less common in Norwood
Norwood runs below Ohio on eight chronic conditions, most of all cancer (6.3% vs 8.7%), stroke (2.7% vs 3.7%) and heart disease (5.2% vs 7.1%). A young population is part of it: only 12% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%). Conditions ↓
Norwood is an active town
Only 22.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% 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 Norwood’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Norwood’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Norwood is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns, #244 of 993 in Ohio. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 84% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 12%).
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). Norwood’s median household income is $71,611; among the 10,645 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($54K–$90K), it’s healthier than 80%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
0.9 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Norwood adults…
Norwood runs below OH on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Norwood residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Norwood
No hospital or community health center in Norwood 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 Norwood; ≈ 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 Norwood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Norwood adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Norwood runs above Ohio.
1 in 3 Norwood 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.
11.8% of Norwood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Norwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwood | B+ | 34% | 10.1% | 14.5% | CDC place |
| Columbia Township | A− | 33.6% | 12% | 11.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Norwood adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Norwood
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Norwood is better than Ohio on 10 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Norwood’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Norwood | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.2%15.1–19.5 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.7%10.3–13.1 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.6%17.5–21.8 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34%29.9–38.3 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.1%8.9–11.4 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.6%27–32.4 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.4%27.8–33.2 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 22.8%20.7–24.9 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.3–12.9 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.3%5.7–6.9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.2%4.7–5.8 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.3%5.6–7.2 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.5–2.9 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16%13.5–18.7 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.5%12.5–16.7 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.5%19.7–25.7 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 20.3%17.6–23.3 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.3%34.5–42.2 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.2%6.9–9.6 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.9%72.8–78.8 | 79.9% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60%57.1–62.9 | 62.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.1%79.9–84.1 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.1%70.6–75.6 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.3%61.5–69 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77%71.4–82.1 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.6%25.6–31.9 | 25.4% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 34.9%30.5–39.3 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.2%18.2–24.4 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.2%12–16.6 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12%10.2–13.9 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.6%7.5–9.9 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.4%7.2–9.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.8%10–13.7 | 11.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.1%23.1–29.3 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.2%9–11.6 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.8%13–16.7 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.2%4.6–5.9 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.8–4.7 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.8%6.9–8.9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 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 Norwood
Is Norwood a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Norwood is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #244 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 80%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Norwood?
CDC estimates 34% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.9% and 38.3%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Norwood?
University of Cincinnati Medical Center in Cincinnati, 3.2 miles in a straight line from Norwood’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Norwood have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.9–9.6%), 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 Norwood more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Norwood.
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.