Photo: Nyttend · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, St. Bernard is healthier than 87%
St. Bernard beats Ohio on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for St. Bernard. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in St. Bernard
St. Bernard is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, St. Bernard is healthier than 68%. Against the 10,219 towns with similar household incomes ($50K–$84K), it’s healthier than 87%. Health Grade ↓
St. Bernard is an active town
Only 22.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
COPD and heart disease are less common in St. Bernard
St. Bernard runs below Ohio on COPD (6.5% vs 8%) and heart disease (6% vs 7.1%). A young population is part of it: only 13% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%). Conditions ↓
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 St. Bernard’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind St. Bernard’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, St. Bernard is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns, #215 of 993 in Ohio. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 83% of U.S. towns); mental distress 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). St. Bernard’s median household income is $67,083; among the 10,219 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($50K–$84K), it’s healthier than 87%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
0.2 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 St. Bernard adults…
St. Bernard runs below OH on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of St. Bernard residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Heart disease, COPD and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near St. Bernard
No hospital or community health center in St. Bernard 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 St. Bernard; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of St. Bernard adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How St. Bernard adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 St. Bernard 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.
9.5% of St. Bernard adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
St. Bernard and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Bernard | B+ | 34.4% | 12% | 13.6% | CDC place |
| Elmwood Place | D− | 46.2% | 20.3% | 28.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of St. Bernard adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for St. Bernard
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, St. Bernard is better than Ohio on 8 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside St. Bernard’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | St. Bernard | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.5%14.3–19 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.8%10.3–13.4 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15.4–19.5 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.4%30.2–38.8 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12%10.5–13.6 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.6%31.6–37.6 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.1%31.2–37 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.3%24.9–30 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.2–12.7 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8%7.2–8.8 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.3–6.8 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.5%5.5–7.6 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.8–3.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.4%9.5–13.6 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.6%11.2–16 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.4%19.2–25.9 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.3%15.9–21.1 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.9%34.1–41.7 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.7%5.3–8.3 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.1%76.2–81.7 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.1%61.1–66.8 | 62.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.8%84.6–88.7 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.6%76.1–80.9 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.3%67.6–74.8 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.1%73.7–83.9 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.9%23–29 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.3%28.9–37.7 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.5%18.3–24.8 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12%9.8–14.6 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.8%8.9–12.8 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.6%6.4–9 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.9%5.9–8.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.5%7.6–11.8 | 11.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.5%22.3–28.8 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.5%9.8–13.3 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.6%10.9–14.5 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.7%5–6.4 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.5–4.6 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7%6.1–8.1 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.8–3.7 | 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 St. Bernard
Is St. Bernard a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, St. Bernard is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #215 of 993 in Ohio. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in St. Bernard?
CDC estimates 34.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.2% and 38.8%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to St. Bernard?
University of Cincinnati Medical Center in Cincinnati, 2.5 miles in a straight line from St. Bernard’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in St. Bernard have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.3–8.3%), 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 St. Bernard 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 St. Bernard.
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.