Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Reno is healthier than 64%
Reno differs from Ohio on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Reno. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Reno
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Reno
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.9%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12%), vs 8.7% across Ohio. COPD is also above the state: 10.8%, vs 8% across Ohio. In all, Reno runs above Ohio on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 38% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%), and heart disease, cancer and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Reno, and more people treating it
44.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Ohio 37.2%), but 83% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Reno is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Reno is healthier than 20%. Against the 3,610 towns with similar household incomes ($33K–$55K), it’s healthier than 64%. 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 Reno’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
What’s behind Reno’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Reno is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 50% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 7%).
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). Reno’s median household income is $43,786; among the 3,610 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($33K–$55K), it’s healthier than 64%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Reno compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 83% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Reno adults…
Reno runs above OH on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Reno is an older town: 38% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Reno as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Reno adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Care in and near Reno
No hospital or community health center in Reno 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 Reno; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
0.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Reno adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Reno 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.
10.8% of Reno adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Reno and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno | C− | 43.1% | 15.2% | 16.4% | CDC place |
| Marietta Township | C− | 43.5% | 13.5% | 16.9% | ZIP 45750 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Reno adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Reno
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Reno is better than Ohio on 1 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Reno’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Reno | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.3%17.9–25 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%13.9–18.5 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%15–19.4 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.1%37.2–49.1 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 15.2%13.1–17.4 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 44.4%40.6–48.3 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.9%36.1–43.8 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 38%34.6–41.5 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11%9.7–12.3 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 12%10.8–13.3 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.9%8.6–11.3 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.8%8.9–12.8 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.8%4.1–5.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.3%12.4–18 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.4%13.4–19.6 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 32%26.9–37.4 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.9%12.4–17.5 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.1%32.3–41.5 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.6%5.8–9.7 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.5%79.7–85.1 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.5%57.8–64.6 | 62.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.4%85.5–89.2 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83%80.6–85.1 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.9%64.6–72.6 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.4%68.8–81 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.4%22.1–28.9 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.3%26.6–36.2 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.6%15.6–22 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.4%9.8–15.4 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.5%7.7–11.4 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7%5.8–8.3 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.1%6–8.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.8%8.4–13.5 | 11.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.9%30.4–39.6 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.4%15.5–21.5 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.5%12.4–16.8 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.6%8.3–10.9 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.6%4.7–6.7 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.5%8–11.3 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%3.8–5.4 | 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 Reno
Is Reno a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Reno is healthier than 20% 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 Reno?
CDC estimates 43.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 37.2% and 49.1%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Reno?
Selby General Hospital in Marietta, 5.3 miles in a straight line from Reno’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Reno have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.8–9.7%), 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 Reno more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Reno.
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.