Photo: Postdlf · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Upper Arlington is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns
Upper Arlington differs from Ohio on 26 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 25 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Upper Arlington. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Upper Arlington
Upper Arlington is an active town
Only 14.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Upper Arlington ranks #3 for health in Ohio
Out of 993 Ohio towns with a Health Grade, Upper Arlington is #3 on the seven CDC estimates behind it. Nationally it’s healthier than 99% of towns. Health Grade ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Upper Arlington
Upper Arlington runs below Ohio on six chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.1% vs 8%), stroke (2.3% vs 3.7%) and diabetes (8.9% vs 13.2%). Conditions ↓
Upper Arlington keeps up with checkups
It beats Ohio on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (78.8% vs 62.9%) and cholesterol checks (91.2% vs 86.1%). Checkups ↓
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 Upper Arlington’s likely range.
What’s behind Upper Arlington’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Upper Arlington is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns, #3 of 993 in Ohio. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than almost every town); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 92%.
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). Upper Arlington’s median household income is $155,167; among the 2,434 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($116K–$194K), it’s healthier than 94%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
4.7 miles of trails across 25 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Upper Arlington adults…
Upper Arlington runs below OH on 9 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Upper Arlington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Care in and near Upper Arlington
No hospital or community health center in Upper Arlington 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 Upper Arlington; ≈ 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 Upper Arlington adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Upper Arlington does better than Ohio.
1 in 3 Upper Arlington 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.
3.1% of Upper Arlington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Upper Arlington and the towns around it
Upper Arlington has the best Health Grade of the 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Arlington | A+ | 26.1% | 8.9% | 7.2% | CDC place |
| Norwich Township | A | 29.7% | 9.1% | 10.9% | ZIP codes |
| Perry Township | A | 28.5% | 9.6% | 10% | ZIP codes |
| Marble Cliff | — | — | — | — |
Marble Cliff: 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 Upper Arlington adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Upper Arlington
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Upper Arlington is better than Ohio on 25 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Upper Arlington’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Upper Arlington | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 10.5%9.3–11.8 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.4%8.5–10.5 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.8%11.5–14.1 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.1%23.1–29.1 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.9%8–10 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.8%27.4–32.3 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.3%33.5–39 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.4%23.3–27.6 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.6–10.6 | 11.1% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10%9.2–10.9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5%4.6–5.6 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.1%3.7–4.6 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.3%2.1–2.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.2%4.3–6.3 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.2%6.2–8.3 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 14.6%12.9–16.5 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.5%16.3–20.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.5%26.7–32.3 | 37.9% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 3.8%3.2–4.4 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.1%79.9–84.1 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 78.8%76.7–80.6 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.2%90.1–92.2 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.4%76.9–81.7 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.5%68.4–74.4 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81%76.4–84.8 | 76% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.6%21.2–26 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.8%28.3–35.5 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 16.1%14–18.4 | 21.3% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 5%4.2–5.9 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 4.7%4–5.5 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.5%3–4.1 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 3.5%3–3.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 3.1%2.6–3.8 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 18.3%16.4–20.3 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 7.8%6.9–8.8 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 8.2%7.3–9.1 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5%4.5–5.6 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.4%2.2–2.6 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.2%3.8–4.7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 1.9%1.7–2.1 | 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 Upper Arlington
Is Upper Arlington a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Upper Arlington is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #3 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 94%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Upper Arlington?
CDC estimates 26.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.1% and 29.1%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Upper Arlington?
Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, 2.1 miles in a straight line from Upper Arlington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Upper Arlington have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 3.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.2–4.4%), 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 Upper Arlington more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Upper Arlington.
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.