Photo: Ed! (Photography) · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Sycamore Township is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns
Sycamore Township beats Ohio on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 45236, 45249, 45242, 45243. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sycamore Township
Sycamore Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Ohio on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (70.9% vs 62.9%) and cholesterol checks (89.2% vs 86.1%). Checkups ↓
Sycamore Township adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (30.1% vs 35%), frequent mental distress (14.2% vs 17.5%) and lack of emotional support (18.5% vs 21.3%) all run below Ohio. Mind & connection ↓
Sycamore Township is an active town
Only 19.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Sycamore Township has a top-rated hospital
The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Sycamore Township’s likely range; Sycamore Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 45236, 45249, 45242, 45243, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Sycamore Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sycamore Township is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns, #83 of 993 in Ohio. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 94% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 59%.
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). Sycamore Township’s median household income is $83,222; among the 10,510 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($62K–$104K), it’s healthier than 96%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sycamore Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Sycamore Township adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Sycamore Township does better than Ohio.
3 in 10 Sycamore Township 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
2.2 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Care in and near Sycamore Township
1 hospital in Sycamore Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Sycamore Township; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Sycamore Township adults…
Sycamore Township runs below OH on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.3% of Sycamore Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Sycamore Township and the towns around it
Sycamore Township’s Health Grade ranks 6th of 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Township | A | 30.3% | 11.5% | 10% | ZIP codes |
| Montgomery | A | 28.1% | 11.2% | 7.7% | CDC place |
| Kenwood | A | 29% | 12% | 9.1% | CDC place |
| Deer Park | A− | 31.8% | 10.2% | 12% | CDC place |
| Concorde Hills | — | — | — | — | |
| Sharonville | A− | 32.1% | 11.8% | 11.7% | CDC place |
| Brecon | — | — | — | — | |
| Madeira | A+ | 28.9% | 9.6% | 8.6% | CDC place |
Concorde Hills and Brecon: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sycamore Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sycamore Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sycamore Township is better than Ohio on 23 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Sycamore Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sycamore Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.9%12.3–15.6 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.4%9.3–11.6 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.7–15.8 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.3%26.6–34.1 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 11.5%10.2–12.8 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 33.9%31.1–36.7 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.8%32.9–38.9 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.5%25.2–30 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.2%9.1–11.3 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.4%8.6–10.3 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.5–6.8 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.6%5–6.3 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.5%7.1–10.2 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10%8.7–11.5 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 19.6%17.2–22.2 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.2%14.9–19.7 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34%30.5–37.6 | 37.9% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.5%4.7–6.4 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.6%78.1–83.1 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.9%68.3–73.3 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.2%87.8–90.4 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.6%78.2–82.8 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.3%67.9–74.6 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.5%75.6–84.9 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.5%21–26.3 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.1%26.3–34.1 | 35% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.5%15.9–21.2 | 21.3% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.5%7.3–9.9 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.5%6.4–8.7 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.4%4.7–6.2 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.1%4.5–5.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.3%5.3–7.4 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22.5%20.1–25.1 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.3%9–11.6 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.9%8.8–11.1 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6%5.4–6.6 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.4%3.1–3.7 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.7%5.1–6.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.4–2.9 | 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 Sycamore Township
Is Sycamore Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sycamore Township is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns: A for health, #83 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 96%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Sycamore Township?
CDC estimates 30.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.6% and 34.1%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sycamore Township?
The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health in Cincinnati, 1.2 miles in a straight line from Sycamore Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Sycamore Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.7–6.4%), 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 Sycamore Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sycamore Township.
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.