On CDC estimates, Powell is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns
Powell beats Ohio on 28 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Powell. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Powell
Powell keeps up with checkups
It beats Ohio on five of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.6% vs 79.9%) and dentist visits (78.6% vs 62.9%). Checkups ↓
Powell is an active town
Only 14.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Powell’s lead shrinks
Powell is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns, but 72% of the 1,018 towns with similar household incomes ($147K–$244K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Powell
Powell runs below Ohio on nine chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3.9% vs 8%), stroke (2.1% vs 3.7%) and heart disease (4.4% vs 7.1%). 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 Powell’s likely range.
What’s behind Powell’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Powell is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns, #5 of 993 in Ohio. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than almost every town); the weakest is obesity, still better than 85%.
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). Powell’s median household income is $195,495; among the 1,018 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($147K–$244K), it’s healthier than 72%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Powell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
8 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Powell adults…
Powell runs below OH on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Powell
No hospital or community health center in Powell 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 Powell; ≈ 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).
How Powell adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Powell does better than Ohio.
3 in 10 Powell 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.
3.2% of Powell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Powell and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powell | A+ | 29.4% | 9.1% | 7.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Powell adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Powell
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Powell is better than Ohio on 28 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Powell’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Powell | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 9.7%8.4–11.3 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 8.6%7.6–9.8 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.9%10.5–13.4 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.4%25.4–33.7 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.1%7.9–10.3 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.6%26.7–32.5 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.3%31.2–37.5 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.3%22.9–27.9 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.2%8.2–10.2 | 11.1% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9%8.2–9.8 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.9%3.4–4.5 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.1%1.9–2.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.4%5.2–7.7 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.9%6.5–9.6 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 14.8%12.4–17.5 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.6%16–21.3 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.6%26–33.3 | 37.9% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 3.6%3–4.4 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.6%80–84.9 | 79.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 78.6%76.3–80.7 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91%89.8–92.1 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.1%76.3–81.6 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.4%65.8–72.8 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 83.6%78.8–87.7 | 76% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20%17.6–22.7 | 25.4% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 28.7%24.6–33 | 35% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 15.9%13.4–18.6 | 21.3% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 5.2%4.2–6.3 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 5.1%4.2–6.2 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.7%3.1–4.4 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 3.5%3–4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 3.2%2.6–4 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 16.5%14.2–19 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 7.1%6.1–8.3 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 7.7%6.7–8.9 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.6%4.1–5.1 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.3%2–2.6 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4%3.5–4.6 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 1.8%1.6–2.1 | 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 Powell
Is Powell a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Powell is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #5 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 72%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Powell?
CDC estimates 29.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.4% and 33.7%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Powell?
Mount Carmel Dublin in Dublin, 6.1 miles in a straight line from Powell’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Powell have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 3.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3–4.4%), 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 Powell more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Powell.
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.