Where Shawnee residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Shawnee, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Shawnee. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Shawnee
Shawnee keeps up with checkups
It beats Ohio on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (74.4% vs 62.9%) and cholesterol checks (89.3% vs 86.1%). Checkups ↓
Shawnee is an active town
Only 19.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Fewer Shawnee adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Ohio. 1 in 13 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Shawnee’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Shawnee 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.
3.9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.4% of Shawnee adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Out of every 100 Shawnee adults…
Shawnee runs below OH on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Shawnee
No hospital or community health center in Shawnee 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 Shawnee; ≈ 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 Shawnee adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Shawnee does better than Ohio.
3 in 10 Shawnee 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.
Shawnee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Township | B+ | 32.9% | 12.2% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
| Whitewater Township | B | 33.1% | 11.8% | 14.9% | ZIP codes |
| Cleves | B− | 35.1% | 11.4% | 17.9% | CDC place |
| North Bend | — | — | — | — |
North Bend: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Shawnee adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Shawnee
Why doesn’t Shawnee have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Shawnee.
What hospital is closest to Shawnee?
Mercy Health - West Hospital in Cincinnati, 9.7 miles in a straight line from Shawnee’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Shawnee?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Crossroad Health Center Harrison in Harrison, 8.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Shawnee.
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. 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.