Photo: Berniethomas68 at English Wikipedia · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Pickerington is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns
Pickerington differs from Ohio on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 19 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pickerington. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pickerington
COPD and heart disease are less common in Pickerington
Pickerington runs below Ohio on six chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.9% vs 8%), heart disease (4.7% vs 7.1%) and stroke (2.5% vs 3.7%). A young population is part of it: only 12% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%). Conditions ↓
Pickerington is an active town
Only 19.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Fewer Pickerington adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Ohio. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Pickerington is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its A tops all four graded neighbors. The closest is Violet Township (A−). Around town ↓
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 Pickerington’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind Pickerington’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pickerington is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns, #94 of 993 in Ohio. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 92% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 66%.
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). Pickerington’s median household income is $111,833; among the 6,886 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($84K–$140K), it’s healthier than 76%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Pickerington adults…
Pickerington runs below OH on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Pickerington residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
3 miles of trails across 11 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.3% of Pickerington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Pickerington and the towns around it
Pickerington has the best Health Grade of the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickerington | A | 33.9% | 9.8% | 11.3% | CDC place |
| Columbus | B− | 34.7% | 11.8% | 15.2% | CDC place |
| Violet Township | A− | 34.1% | 10.9% | 12.1% | ZIP codes |
| Madison Township | B− | 34.9% | 12.7% | 15.3% | ZIP codes |
| Reynoldsburg | B− | 35.4% | 13.3% | 14.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Pickerington
No hospital or community health center in Pickerington 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 Pickerington; ≈ 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 Pickerington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Pickerington adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Pickerington 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pickerington adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Pickerington
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Pickerington is better than Ohio on 19 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Pickerington’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Pickerington | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.7%11.9–15.5 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.6%9.4–11.9 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%14–17.5 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.9%28.1–39.9 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.8%8.6–11.2 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.7%28.3–35.2 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.6%29.9–37.3 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.2%22.5–28 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–12 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.3%6.6–8 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.7%4.2–5.2 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.9%4.3–5.5 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.3–2.7 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.4%7.7–11.5 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.3%9.7–13 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 19.9%16.8–23.2 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.2%14.3–20.2 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.7%34.1–45.7 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.8%4.9–6.9 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.6%76.4–82.6 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.8%66.7–72.9 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88%86.5–89.5 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75%72–77.8 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66%61.4–70.5 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.4%70.5–83.3 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.3%21.1–27.7 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.6%27.7–37.4 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.6%17.5–23.8 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.7%8.2–11.4 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.3%8–10.8 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.6%5.7–7.6 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.9%5.1–6.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.3%6.2–8.7 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22.4%19.5–25.6 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.1%7.9–10.4 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.2%10–12.6 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.6%4.1–5.2 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.8%5.2–6.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.3–2.7 | 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 Pickerington
Is Pickerington a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pickerington is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns: A for health, #94 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 76%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Pickerington?
CDC estimates 33.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.1% and 39.9%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Pickerington?
Diley Ridge Medical Center in Canal Winchester, 2.7 miles in a straight line from Pickerington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Pickerington have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.9–6.9%), 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 Pickerington 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 Pickerington.
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.