Photo: Aesopposea · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Ripley is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns
Ripley differs from Ohio on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 17 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ripley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ripley
Ripley is in the bottom 4% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Ripley is healthier than only 4% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Ripley
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.5%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.1%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Ripley runs above Ohio on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Ripley
55.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 33.5% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Ripley, and more people treating it
45.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Ohio 37.2%), but 82.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Ripley’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Ripley’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ripley is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns. All seven of Ripley’s estimates fall in the lowest 13% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is no exercise: 37.9% of adults, against 26.9% across Ohio and 24.7% 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). Ripley’s median household income is $49,006; among the 5,416 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$61K), it’s healthier than 11%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Ripley compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82.1% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Ripley adults…
Ripley runs above OH on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ripley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Care in and near Ripley
No hospital or community health center in Ripley 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 Ripley; ≈ 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.
0.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Ripley adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Ripley adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.8% of Ripley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Ripley and the towns around it
Ripley’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripley | D− | 43.3% | 16.8% | 21.8% | CDC place |
| Union Township | D | 42.9% | 17.6% | 21.2% | ZIP 45167 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ripley adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ripley
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ripley is better than Ohio on 2 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Ripley’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ripley | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.2%22.3–30.2 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%15.6–20.4 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.6%17.1–22 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.3%36.6–50 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.8%14.6–19.2 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 45.5%41.3–49.4 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.7%37.7–45.8 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 37.2%33.6–40.6 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12%10.6–13.5 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9–11.2 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.1%9–11.5 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.5%10.6–14.6 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5%4.5–5.7 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 33.5%28.7–38.7 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.8%17.9–25.4 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 37.9%32.2–43.4 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.6%11.3–16.2 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.1%35.5–47.1 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.3%7.1–11.8 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.3%78.3–84.1 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.6%52–59.2 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85%82.9–87.1 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.1%79.7–84.2 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.5%58.6–68.1 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.1%65.7–79.7 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.8%24.1–31.6 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.3%30–40.5 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.6%18.9–26.3 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19%15.4–23 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.1%10.9–15.5 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.1%8.5–11.8 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.6%8.1–11.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.8%14.4–21.5 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.6%33.5–43.5 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.8%17.9–23.9 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.4%14.8–20 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.2%8.1–10.4 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.8%5.9–7.9 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.4%9.6–13.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.6%4.8–6.5 | 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 Ripley
Is Ripley a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ripley is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 11%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ripley?
CDC estimates 43.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.6% and 50%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ripley?
Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville, 6.4 miles in a straight line from Ripley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ripley have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.1–11.8%), 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 Ripley more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ripley.
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.