Photo: Wdzinc · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Pataskala is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns
Pataskala beats Ohio on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pataskala. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pataskala
What’s behind Pataskala’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pataskala is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns, #278 of 993 in Ohio. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 74% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 43%).
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). Pataskala’s median household income is $92,033; among the 9,713 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($69K–$115K), it’s healthier than 50%, about where its income would put it.
Care in and near Pataskala
No hospital or community health center in Pataskala 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 Pataskala; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Pataskala adults…
Pataskala runs below OH on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
2.4 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Pataskala adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Pataskala adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Pataskala 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.
9% of Pataskala adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Pataskala and the towns around it
Pataskala’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pataskala | B | 37.1% | 12.2% | 14.7% | CDC place |
| Harrison Township | B+ | 36.1% | 11.9% | 14% | ZIP codes |
| Beechwood Trails | A− | 35.6% | 11.9% | 12.7% | CDC place |
| Reynoldsburg | B− | 35.4% | 13.3% | 14.8% | CDC place |
| Columbus | B− | 34.7% | 11.8% | 15.2% | CDC place |
| Jefferson Township | A− | 31.7% | 10.6% | 12.5% | ZIP codes |
| Etna Township | B | 36.5% | 12.3% | 14.6% | ZIP codes |
| Jersey Township | A− | 34.8% | 11.1% | 13% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pataskala adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Pataskala
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Pataskala is better than Ohio on 8 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Pataskala’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Pataskala | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.6%14.6–18.9 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11.2–14.3 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%15.1–18.8 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.1%31.4–43.1 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.2%10.6–13.8 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34%30.5–37.7 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36%32.3–39.9 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.6%25.8–31.6 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.7–12.2 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.5%7.7–9.4 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.4–6.7 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.9%6.1–7.6 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.9%11.5–16.7 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.7%12.8–16.9 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.2%19.7–26.8 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.5%13–18.5 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.9%32.7–43.3 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7%5.9–8.3 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79%75.7–82.2 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.1%61.8–68.2 | 62.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.5%84.8–88.2 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.6%74.7–80.3 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.6%57–66 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.1%72.8–84.5 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.4%22.3–28.9 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.5%29.5–39.7 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21%17.9–24.4 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.6%9.8–13.6 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.1%8.6–11.7 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.1%6.1–8.2 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.6%5.8–7.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9%7.6–10.7 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.3%23.9–30.8 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12%10.5–13.7 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13%11.6–14.6 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6%5.3–6.7 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.6–4.4 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.1%6.4–8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.8–3.5 | 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 Pataskala
Is Pataskala a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pataskala is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #278 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 50%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Pataskala?
CDC estimates 37.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.4% and 43.1%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Pataskala?
Mount Carmel East & West in Columbus, 7.1 miles in a straight line from Pataskala’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Pataskala have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.9–8.3%), 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 Pataskala 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 Pataskala.
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.