Where Vinton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Vinton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Vinton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Vinton
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Vinton
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.6%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Vinton runs above Ohio on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Vinton adults get no exercise
36% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Vinton
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (22.6%), vs 15.4% across Ohio. Habits ↓
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 Vinton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Vinton adults…
Vinton runs above OH on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Care in and near Vinton
No hospital or community health center in Vinton 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 Vinton; ≈ 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 Vinton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Vinton adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Vinton runs above Ohio.
4 in 10 Vinton 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.
17.2% of Vinton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Vinton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Vinton adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Vinton
Why doesn’t Vinton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Vinton.
What hospital is closest to Vinton?
Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, 10.7 miles in a straight line from Vinton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Vinton.
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. 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.