Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, West Carrollton is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns
West Carrollton differs from Ohio on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Carrollton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Carrollton
Making ends meet is harder in West Carrollton
1 in 11 adults lack reliable transportation (9.5%), vs 7.7% across Ohio. Utility shut-off threats (10% vs 8.3%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
More West Carrollton adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
COPD runs high in West Carrollton
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 8% across Ohio. Conditions ↓
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 West Carrollton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind West Carrollton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Carrollton is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns, #706 of 993 in Ohio. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 40% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 13%).
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). West Carrollton’s median household income is $61,619; among the 9,306 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 28%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where West Carrollton compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 33.3% (U.S. 37.1%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.1% of West Carrollton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
3.3 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 West Carrollton adults…
West Carrollton runs below OH on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near West Carrollton
No hospital or community health center in West Carrollton 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 West Carrollton; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Carrollton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How West Carrollton adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
4 in 10 West Carrollton 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.
West Carrollton and the towns around it
West Carrollton’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Carrollton | C− | 37.5% | 14.1% | 17.4% | CDC place |
| Moraine | D | 40.2% | 16.4% | 20.3% | CDC place |
| Miami Township | B | 33.6% | 12% | 13.4% | ZIP codes |
| Miamisburg | B− | 34.5% | 13.1% | 14.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Carrollton adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Carrollton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West Carrollton is better than Ohio on 1 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside West Carrollton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West Carrollton | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.9%20.1–25.6 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.4–16.9 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.5%17.5–21.5 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.5%32.7–42.4 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.1%12.5–15.9 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.9%32.7–39.2 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.3%30.3–36.5 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 29.2%26.6–31.9 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.8%10.5–13.2 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.4%7.6–9.2 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6%6.8–8.4 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.4%8.3–10.6 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.5–4.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.9%16.6–23.4 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.4%14.9–19.7 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 31%27.1–34.8 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.1%13.6–18.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.6%35.4–43.8 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9%7.6–10.8 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.3%76.4–82.1 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.3%54.9–61.5 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.9%81.9–85.7 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.3%74.8–79.8 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.1%59.9–68 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.3%66.9–79.2 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28%24.9–31.4 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.1%32.5–41.8 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.9%18–24 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.8%14.5–19.4 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.3%11.5–15.3 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10%8.7–11.4 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.5%8.3–10.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.1%13–17.5 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.3%29.5–36.9 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.6%13.7–17.5 | 13.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.1%14.1–17.9 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.5–8.1 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.7%8.5–10.8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%4–5 | 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 West Carrollton
Is West Carrollton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Carrollton is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #706 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 28%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in West Carrollton?
CDC estimates 37.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.7% and 42.4%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Carrollton?
Kettering Health Miamisburg in Miamisburg, 3.0 miles in a straight line from West Carrollton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Carrollton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.6–10.8%), 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 West Carrollton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Carrollton.
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.