Photo: Nheyob · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Ross is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns
Ross differs from Ohio on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ross. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ross
Ross is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Ross is healthier than 72%. Against the 9,837 towns with similar household incomes ($48K–$81K), it’s healthier than 93%. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Ross adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Ohio. 1 in 12 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke and COPD are less common in Ross
Ross runs below Ohio on stroke (3% vs 3.7%), COPD (6.5% vs 8%) and diabetes (11.2% vs 13.2%). Conditions ↓
Nearly everyone in Ross is insured
Only 5.5% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8% across Ohio. 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 Ross’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Ross’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ross is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns, #193 of 993 in Ohio. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 83% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 46%).
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). Ross’ median household income is $64,522; among the 9,837 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($48K–$81K), it’s healthier than 93%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6% of Ross adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Out of every 100 Ross adults…
Ross runs below OH on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ross adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Care in and near Ross
No hospital or community health center in Ross 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 Ross; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
1.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Ross adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Ross 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.
Ross and the towns around it
Ross’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross | B+ | 36.7% | 11.2% | 12.6% | CDC place |
| Ross Township | C | 39.9% | 13.1% | 16.4% | ZIP codes |
| Colerain Township | B | 33.8% | 13.2% | 13.4% | ZIP codes |
| Crosby Township | B | 34.3% | 12.1% | 14.8% | ZIP codes |
| Dunlap | B+ | 32.2% | 13.1% | 12.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ross adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ross
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ross is better than Ohio on 12 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Ross’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ross | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.2%12.8–17.9 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.2%10.5–14 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%13.9–17.9 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.7%31.3–42.3 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.2%9.6–12.9 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 35%31.4–38.6 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.8%33.2–40.4 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.1%26–32.2 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.3–11.7 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%8.9–10.8 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.5–7.3 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.5%5.4–7.7 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3%2.6–3.4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.2%14.1–20.3 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.6%10.2–15.1 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 23%19.1–27.2 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.8%15.9–21.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.8%28.9–38.7 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.5%4.3–7 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.5%78.6–84.1 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.3%66.2–72.1 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.6%86.7–90.2 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.4%76.7–82 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.6%64.1–72.7 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.4%69.5–82.3 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.5%22.2–28.9 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.9%28.2–37.7 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19%16–22.2 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.3%6.4–10.2 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.3%5.9–8.9 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.1%4.3–6.2 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5%4.2–6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6%4.5–7.6 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24%20.4–27.7 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.7%8.9–12.5 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.3%9.6–13.2 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.1%5.3–7 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%2.8–3.8 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.1%5.2–7.1 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.3–3.2 | 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 Ross
Is Ross a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ross is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #193 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 93%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ross?
CDC estimates 36.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.3% and 42.3%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ross?
Mercy Health - Fairfield Hospital in Fairfield, 7.6 miles in a straight line from Ross’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ross have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.3–7%), 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 Ross more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ross.
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.