On CDC estimates, South Bloomfield is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns
South Bloomfield differs from Ohio on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for South Bloomfield. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Bloomfield
South Bloomfield is behind on routine checkups
It trails Ohio on four of five routine checkups and screenings: dentist visits (54.6% vs 62.9%), cholesterol checks (81.8% vs 86.1%), colon screening (57.8% vs 65.2%) and mammograms (67% vs 76%). Checkups ↓
Every town around South Bloomfield scores healthier
All three graded neighbors are ahead of South Bloomfield’s D, from Harrison Township (C−) to Ashville (B−). Around town ↓
Smoking is more common in South Bloomfield
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.8%), vs 15.4% across Ohio. Habits ↓
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 South Bloomfield’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind South Bloomfield’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, South Bloomfield is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns, #810 of 993 in Ohio. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 40% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 4%).
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). South Bloomfield’s median household income is $75,625; among the 10,847 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($57K–$95K), it’s healthier than 5%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of South Bloomfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
South Bloomfield and the towns around it
South Bloomfield’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bloomfield | D | 41.8% | 12.7% | 21.8% | CDC place |
| Walnut Township | C | 39.5% | 12.7% | 18% | ZIP codes |
| Harrison Township | C− | 38.8% | 12.8% | 18.7% | ZIP codes |
| Ashville | B− | 38.2% | 10.8% | 16.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
6.9 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 South Bloomfield adults…
South Bloomfield runs below OH on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of South Bloomfield residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near South Bloomfield
No hospital or community health center in South Bloomfield 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 South Bloomfield; ≈ 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 South Bloomfield adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, South Bloomfield runs above Ohio.
4 in 10 South Bloomfield 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.
16% of South Bloomfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of South Bloomfield adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for South Bloomfield
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, South Bloomfield is better than Ohio on 1 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside South Bloomfield’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | South Bloomfield | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23%19.2–26.9 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%13.6–18.3 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.9%18.3–23.7 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.8%34.2–50 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.7%10.9–14.7 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.8%33.5–42.2 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.5%31.5–39.7 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.3%25–31.7 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.8%10.4–13.4 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.4%6.7–8.3 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6–7.9 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.5%7.9–11.2 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3–4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17%13.9–20.4 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.8%17.5–25.9 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.6%27–38.5 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 17.2%14.1–20.6 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.4%36.8–50.1 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.5%8–13.4 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.9%72.9–80.5 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.6%50.8–58.3 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.8%78.8–84.5 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.9%71.9–77.8 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.8%52.7–62.8 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 67%58.4–75 | 76% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.4%25.3–33.8 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.8%31.4–42.6 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.1%19.3–27.2 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18%14.1–22.2 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.9%11.3–16.8 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10%8.4–11.8 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.4%7.8–11.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16%12.4–19.7 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.3%27.4–37.5 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.6%12.3–17.3 | 13.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.7%14.8–20.6 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%5.9–7.7 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%4.6–6.3 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.8%8.2–11.5 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%3.6–5.1 | 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 South Bloomfield
Is South Bloomfield a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, South Bloomfield is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns: ≈ D for health, #810 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 5%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in South Bloomfield?
CDC estimates 41.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.2% and 50%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to South Bloomfield?
Berger Hospital in Circleville, 8.0 miles in a straight line from South Bloomfield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in South Bloomfield have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8–13.4%), 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 South Bloomfield 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 South Bloomfield.
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.