John Augspurger Farm No. 2 · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Trenton is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns
Trenton differs from Ohio on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Trenton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Trenton
Binge drinking is the habit Trenton doesn’t win on
20.4% of adults binge drink, vs 16.6% across Ohio. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Trenton
Trenton runs below Ohio on stroke (2.9% vs 3.7%), diabetes (10.5% vs 13.2%) and heart disease (5.7% vs 7.1%). Conditions ↓
Trenton is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its C+ tops all three graded neighbors. The closest is St. Clair Township (C). Around town ↓
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 Trenton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Trenton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Trenton is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns, #476 of 993 in Ohio. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 74% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 9%).
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). Trenton’s median household income is $80,635; among the 10,708 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($60K–$101K), it’s healthier than 33%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Trenton compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 32.7% (U.S. 37.1%); coronary heart disease, 5.7% (U.S. 6.4%); stroke, 2.9% (U.S. 3.4%).
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
Out of every 100 Trenton adults…
Trenton runs below OH on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Trenton and the towns around it
Trenton has the best Health Grade of the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton | C+ | 39.8% | 10.5% | 17.1% | CDC place |
| Madison Township | C− | 41% | 13.6% | 17.7% | ZIP codes |
| St. Clair Township | C | 40.5% | 13% | 16.5% | ZIP codes |
| Wayne Township | C | 40.5% | 12.9% | 17% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Trenton
No hospital or community health center in Trenton 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 Trenton; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Trenton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Trenton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Trenton runs above Ohio.
4 in 10 Trenton 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.
10.6% of Trenton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Trenton adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Trenton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Trenton is better than Ohio on 7 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Trenton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Trenton | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.5%16–21.4 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%11.9–15.4 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20%17.8–22.4 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.8%34.4–45.3 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.5%9.2–12 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.1%28.9–35.4 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.7%29.4–36.1 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 25.8%23.1–28.5 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.3%10.1–12.7 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.4%6.7–8.1 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 7.1%6.2–8.2 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.6–3.2 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.4%13.5–19.6 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.1%14.5–20 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.4%23.3–31.8 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 20.4%17.2–23.6 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.9%32.8–43 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.2%6.6–10 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.9%74.5–81 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.4%59.8–66.5 | 62.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.6%81.3–85.7 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.9%70.9–76.7 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.3%56.7–65.6 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.4%70.4–83.1 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.6%25.2–32.2 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.2%32.3–42.6 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.5%19.1–26.2 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.4%11–16.2 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.5%9.6–13.6 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8%6.8–9.3 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.6%6.6–8.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.6%8.6–12.9 | 11.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.4%23.8–31.4 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.2%9.7–13 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.3%13.3–17.5 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.8%5.1–6.5 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.6–4.6 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8%6.9–9.1 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.8–3.6 | 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 Trenton
Is Trenton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Trenton is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #476 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 33%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Trenton?
CDC estimates 39.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.4% and 45.3%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Trenton?
Fort Hamilton Hughes Memorial Hospital in Hamilton, 7.2 miles in a straight line from Trenton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Trenton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.6–10%), 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 Trenton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Trenton.
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.