Photo: Nyttend · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Union City is healthier than 62%
Union City trails Ohio on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Union City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Union City
Union City is in the bottom 8% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Union City is healthier than only 8% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Union City
52.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 22% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Union City
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19.3%), vs 14.1% across Ohio. No reliable transportation (10.2% vs 7.7%) and utility shut-off threats (10.5% vs 8.3%) are higher too. 17.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Union City is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Union City is healthier than 8%. Against the 802 towns with similar household incomes ($24K–$40K), it’s healthier than 62%. Health Grade ↓
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 Union City’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Union City’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Union City is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 27% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). Union City’s median household income is $32,067; among the 802 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($24K–$40K), it’s healthier than 62%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of Union City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.8% of Union City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Out of every 100 Union City adults…
Union City runs above OH on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Union City
No hospital or community health center in Union City 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 Union City; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Union City adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Union City runs above Ohio.
4 in 10 Union City 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.
Union City and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union City | D | 39.2% | 15.6% | 20.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Union City adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Union City
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Union City is better than Ohio on 0 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Union City’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Union City | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.8%22.1–29.8 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.3–19.9 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.6%18.2–23.1 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.2%31.2–47.3 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.6%13.5–17.9 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.2%36–44.4 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.2%34.7–43.6 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.7%29.3–36.2 | 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 | 8.9%8–9.9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.8%7.7–9.9 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.3%9.6–13.1 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%3.9–5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 22%18.4–26.1 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.9%17.6–24.4 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 34.4%29.1–40 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%12.8–18.7 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.5%30.8–42.7 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11%8.7–13.6 | 8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.6%75–82 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.6%49–56.5 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.6%80.2–85.1 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.6%77–82 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.3%53.4–63.3 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72%64.5–79 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.3%24.2–32.6 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.4%30.8–42.7 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.5%18.7–26.7 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.3%15.7–23.6 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14%11.5–16.8 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.5%8.8–12.4 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.2%8.6–12.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.8%14.2–21.7 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.5%31.7–41.7 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.7%15.1–20.5 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.3%15.9–21 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.3%7.3–9.4 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.7%5.8–7.6 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.1%9.6–12.8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.2%4.5–6 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Union City
Is Union City a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Union City is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns: D for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Union City?
CDC estimates 39.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.2% and 47.3%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Union City?
Ascension St. Vincent Randolph in Winchester, 10.1 miles in a straight line from Union City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Union City have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.7–13.6%), 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 Union City more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Union City.
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.