Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Ostrander is healthier than 41%
Ostrander differs from Ohio on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 18 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ostrander. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ostrander
Against towns with similar incomes, Ostrander’s lead shrinks
Ostrander is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns, but 41% of the 2,204 towns with similar household incomes ($120K–$199K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Ostrander doesn’t win on
20.9% of adults binge drink, vs 16.6% across Ohio, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Ostrander is an active town
Only 18% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Stroke and heart disease are less common in Ostrander
Ostrander runs below Ohio on five chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.3% vs 3.7%), heart disease (4.6% vs 7.1%) and COPD (5.2% vs 8%). A young population is part of it: only 12% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%). Conditions ↓
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 Ostrander’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind Ostrander’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ostrander is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 96% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 68%.
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). Ostrander’s median household income is $159,375; among the 2,204 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($120K–$199K), it’s healthier than 41%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Ostrander adults…
Ostrander runs below OH on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Ostrander 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 Ostrander
No hospital or community health center in Ostrander 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 Ostrander; ≈ 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 Ostrander adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Ostrander adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ostrander does better than Ohio.
1 in 3 Ostrander 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.
5.7% of Ostrander adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Ostrander and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ostrander | A | 33.6% | 9% | 12.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ostrander adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ostrander
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ostrander is better than Ohio on 18 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Ostrander’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ostrander | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.2%10–14.5 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.4%8.8–12.1 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.2–17.8 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.6%28.9–38.6 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9%7.7–10.4 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.5%26.4–32.7 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.4%29.3–35.6 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 25.5%22.9–28.3 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.1%8.9–11.3 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.1%7.3–8.9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.6%4–5.2 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.2%4.2–6.2 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.3%2–2.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.7%7.1–10.6 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.3%9.4–15.5 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 18%14.5–21.7 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 20.9%18–24 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.1%30.3–38.3 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.2%3.9–6.7 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.9%76.9–82.6 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.1%68.2–73.8 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.7%85.5–89.6 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76%72.9–78.9 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.7%61.9–69.4 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.3%73.7–84.3 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.5%20.6–26.6 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.4%26.9–36.2 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 17.7%14.6–21.2 | 21.3% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.7%5.8–10 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.5%5.8–9.3 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.3%4.3–6.5 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.9%4–5.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.7%4.1–7.5 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 20.2%16.9–23.6 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.4%6.9–10 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.8%9–12.8 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.9%4.3–5.6 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.8%2.4–3.3 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.4%4.5–6.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.3%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 Ostrander
Is Ostrander a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ostrander is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns: A 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 Ostrander?
CDC estimates 33.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.9% and 38.6%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ostrander?
Grady Memorial Hospital in Delaware, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Ostrander’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ostrander have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.9–6.7%), 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 Ostrander 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 Ostrander.
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.