Photo: Nyttend · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Payne is healthier than 53%
Payne differs from Ohio on 3 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Payne. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Payne
Payne is short on primary care and mental health care
Payne’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Cancer runs high in Payne
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.2%), vs 8.7% across Ohio. Conditions ↓
Payne is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Payne is healthier than 37%. Against the 9,640 towns with similar household incomes ($48K–$79K), it’s healthier than 53%. Health Grade ↓
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 Payne’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Payne’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Payne is healthier than 37% of U.S. towns. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 54% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 26%).
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). Payne’s median household income is $63,438; among the 9,640 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($48K–$79K), it’s healthier than 53%, about where its income would put it.
Care in and near Payne
No hospital or community health center in Payne 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 Payne; ≈ 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 Payne adults…
Payne runs above OH on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Payne residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
0.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Payne adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Payne adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Payne 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.
9.3% of Payne adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Payne and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payne | C+ | 39.3% | 13% | 15.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Payne adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Payne
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Payne is better than Ohio on 1 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Payne’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Payne | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19%15.7–22.6 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%12.2–16.7 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%15.3–20 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.3%31.4–48 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13%11.1–15.1 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.7%34.5–43.2 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.3%34.2–42.9 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.5%29.1–36.2 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.7–12.3 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.2%9.2–11.4 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.8%6.7–9 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.6%7.1–10.3 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.3–4.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.4%16–23.1 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.3%12.4–18.7 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 29.4%24–35.2 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.6%13.8–19.9 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.2%29.7–42.7 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.8%6–10.1 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.8%76.6–83 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.3%59.6–66.7 | 62.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86%83.8–88.1 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.7%77.2–82 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.2%58.9–69.1 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77%69.6–83.4 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.6%22.1–29.7 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.8%29.4–40.6 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.4%16.8–24.2 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.8%9.2–14.7 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.4%7.6–11.3 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.8%5.5–8 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.8%5.6–8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.3%7.1–11.7 | 11.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.9%27.1–37.1 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.9%12.2–17.8 | 13.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.2%12–16.6 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7–9.3 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4–5.6 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.5%7–10.1 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.1–4.4 | 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 Payne
Is Payne a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Payne is healthier than 37% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ 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 Payne?
CDC estimates 39.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.4% and 48%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Payne?
Paulding County Hospital in Paulding, 7.6 miles in a straight line from Payne’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Payne have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6–10.1%), 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 Payne more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Payne.
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.