Photo: Tmariemdith · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Oxford is healthier than 98%
Oxford differs from Ohio on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Oxford. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oxford
Oxford is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Oxford is healthier than 64%. Against the 2,603 towns with similar household incomes ($31K–$51K), it’s healthier than 98%. Health Grade ↓
Mental distress runs high in Oxford
1 in 4 adults are in frequent mental distress (26.1%), vs 17.5% across Ohio. Depression is above the state too: 32.5%, vs 25.4% across Ohio. Mind & connection ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Oxford
1 in 7 adults lack reliable transportation (15%), about twice the Ohio rate. Food insecurity (22.3% vs 14.1%) and utility shut-off threats (11.1% vs 8.3%) are higher too. 19.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Cancer and stroke are less common in Oxford
Oxford runs below Ohio on eight chronic conditions, most of all cancer (3.2% vs 8.7%), stroke (1.5% vs 3.7%) and diabetes (5.6% vs 13.2%). A young population is part of it: only 9% 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 Oxford’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Oxford’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Oxford is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns, #254 of 993 in Ohio. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than almost every U.S. town); mental distress pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Oxford’s median household income is $40,764; among the 2,603 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($31K–$51K), it’s healthier than 98%, more than its income alone would suggest.
How Oxford adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Oxford runs above Ohio.
4 in 10 Oxford 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.
19.3% of Oxford adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Out of every 100 Oxford adults…
Oxford runs below OH on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Oxford 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 Oxford
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Oxford, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Oxford; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
16 miles of trails across 16 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Oxford adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Oxford and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford | B | 34% | 5.6% | 12% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Oxford adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Oxford
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Oxford is better than Ohio on 10 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Oxford’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Oxford | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.8%16.5–21.4 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.4%10.1–12.9 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 26.1%23.4–28.9 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34%28.9–39.6 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 5.6%4.9–6.3 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 20.5%18.1–23.1 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 21.4%19.1–23.9 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 12.7%11.3–14.3 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.6–13.4 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.8%4.3–5.4 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 1.5%1.4–1.7 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16%13.3–18.9 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12%10.2–13.9 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 26.2%22.5–30.3 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 21.1%17.8–24.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.5%33.5–43.6 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.6%7.2–10.2 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.2%70.3–77.8 | 79.9% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.8%49.2–56 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 67.1%63.8–70.4 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 52.6%50.4–55 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.8%61.2–70 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.8%71.1–83.4 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 32.5%28.7–36.7 | 25.4% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 44.4%39–49.8 | 35% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.6%19.2–26.3 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.3%18.9–26 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.9%11.6–16.1 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.1%9.4–12.8 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 15%13–17 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.3%16.2–22.4 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.3%27.6–35.4 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 6.9%6–7.9 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 22.1%19.7–24.7 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.1%3.7–4.7 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%4.9–6.1 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.6%10.2–13 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.6%2.3–2.9 | 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 Oxford
Is Oxford a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Oxford is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #254 of 993 in Ohio. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Oxford?
CDC estimates 34% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.9% and 39.6%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Oxford?
Mccullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital in Oxford, 0.3 miles in a straight line from Oxford’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Oxford have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.2–10.2%), 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 Oxford 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 Oxford.
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.