Pomeroy’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Pomeroy trails Ohio on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pomeroy. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pomeroy
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Pomeroy
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.3%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.4%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Pomeroy runs above Ohio on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Pomeroy adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (41.9%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Pomeroy is in the bottom 1% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Pomeroy is healthier than only 1% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
More Pomeroy adults live with a disability
2 in 5 adults live with a disability (40.3%, vs 29.5% across Ohio). The biggest difference is vision loss: 8% vs 4.8%. Disability ↓
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 Pomeroy’s likely range.
What’s behind Pomeroy’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pomeroy is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of Pomeroy’s estimates fall in the lowest 6% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is smoking: 25.2% of adults, against 15.4% across Ohio and 11.8% nationally.
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). Pomeroy’s median household income is $33,333; among the 971 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($25K–$42K), it’s healthier than 12%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Pomeroy adults…
Pomeroy runs above OH on 9 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.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pomeroy adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Care in and near Pomeroy
No hospital or community health center in Pomeroy 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 Pomeroy; ≈ 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 Pomeroy adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Pomeroy adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Pomeroy runs above Ohio.
4 in 10 Pomeroy 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.
24.7% of Pomeroy adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Pomeroy and the towns around it
Pomeroy’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pomeroy | D− | 46.3% | 17.8% | 25.2% | CDC place |
| Salisbury Township | D− | 44.1% | 17.2% | 22.5% | ZIP codes |
| Middleport | D− | 46.9% | 20.3% | 25.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Every CDC estimate for Pomeroy
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Pomeroy is better than Ohio on 0 and worse on 21; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Pomeroy’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Pomeroy | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 30.2%26.5–34 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.9%17.6–22.3 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 22.6%20.2–25.1 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 46.3%39.5–53 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 17.8%15.7–20 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 44.7%40.7–48.6 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.8%35.8–43.7 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 36%32.7–39.3 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.5%11.1–13.9 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.2%8.3–10.1 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.4%9.4–11.6 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 14.3%12.6–16.1 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.2%4.7–5.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 24.2%20.4–28.3 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 25.2%21.5–28.5 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 41.9%36.7–47 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.2%12.6–18.2 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.8%35.6–48.3 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11%8.9–13.4 | 8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.9%75.5–82.2 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.6%46.8–54.2 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.7%79.5–84.1 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.6%77.3–82 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.2%56.5–65.8 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.6%63.8–78.8 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.9%26.1–33.8 | 25.4% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 36%30.9–41.6 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.5%19.1–26.4 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 23.7%20.1–27.7 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16%13.5–18.7 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.2%11.4–15.2 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.1%10.5–13.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 24.7%21–28.7 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.3%35.7–44.9 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.6%19–24.3 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.3%17.8–22.9 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.6%8.5–10.7 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8%7.1–9 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.3%11.7–14.9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.5%5.8–7.4 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Pomeroy
Is Pomeroy a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pomeroy is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 12%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Pomeroy?
CDC estimates 46.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 39.5% and 53%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Pomeroy?
Rivers Health in Point Pleasant, 12.5 miles in a straight line from Pomeroy’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Pomeroy have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.9–13.4%), 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 Pomeroy more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pomeroy.
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.