Photo: Sixflashphoto · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Obetz is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns
Obetz differs from Ohio on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Obetz. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Obetz
What’s behind Obetz’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Obetz is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns, #477 of 993 in Ohio. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 63% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 9%).
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). Obetz’s median household income is $87,304; among the 10,215 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($65K–$109K), it’s healthier than 26%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
How Obetz adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Obetz runs above Ohio.
2 in 5 Obetz adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Out of every 100 Obetz adults…
Obetz runs below OH on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Obetz residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Obetz
No hospital or community health center in Obetz 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 Obetz; ≈ 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.
2.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Obetz adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.6% of Obetz adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Obetz and the towns around it
Obetz’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obetz | C+ | 34.4% | 11.9% | 17.2% | CDC place |
| Columbus | B− | 34.7% | 11.8% | 15.2% | CDC place |
| Hamilton Township | C− | 37.7% | 13.9% | 19.4% | ZIP codes |
| Groveport | B | 33.2% | 12.8% | 14.5% | CDC place |
| Madison Township | B− | 34.9% | 12.7% | 15.3% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Obetz adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Obetz
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Obetz is better than Ohio on 5 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Obetz’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Obetz | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.1%17.7–22.6 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.6%13–16.2 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20%18–22.1 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.4%30.9–37.9 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.9%10.6–13.4 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.2%30.6–35.8 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.6%32.1–37.2 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.4%24.3–28.6 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.5–12.9 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.2%6.6–7.9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.5–6.8 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 7.6%6.6–8.6 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%3–3.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.3%12–16.8 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.2%14.8–19.6 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.9%22.8–29 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.6%16.3–20.9 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.5%34.3–40.6 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.1%7.5–10.9 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.5%76–80.8 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.5%61.8–67.1 | 62.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.3%82.4–86.2 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76%73.5–78.4 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.4%57.8–64.9 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.9%70.6–80.8 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.2%25.6–31 | 25.4% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 39.5%35.6–43.7 | 35% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.5%20.6–26.8 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.8%13.3–18.5 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.6%10.7–14.6 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.2%7.9–10.5 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.7%7.5–9.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.6%10.5–14.8 | 11.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.6%25.6–31.7 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13%11.4–14.6 | 13.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.9%14–17.9 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.8%5.2–6.5 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.3–5.4 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.5%7.5–9.6 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.4–4.3 | 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 Obetz
Is Obetz a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Obetz is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #477 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 26%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Obetz?
CDC estimates 34.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.9% and 37.9%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Obetz?
Grant Medical Center in Columbus, 7.1 miles in a straight line from Obetz’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Obetz have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.5–10.9%), 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 Obetz more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Obetz.
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.