Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, West Chester Township is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns
West Chester Township beats Ohio on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 45069, 45241, 45246, 45011. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Chester Township
Against towns with similar incomes, West Chester Township’s lead shrinks
West Chester Township is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns, but 56% of the 7,141 towns with similar household incomes ($82K–$137K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Fewer West Chester Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Ohio. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in West Chester Township
West Chester Township runs below Ohio on COPD (5.8% vs 8%), stroke (2.9% vs 3.7%) and heart disease (5.9% vs 7.1%). 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 Chester Township’s likely range; West Chester Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 45069, 45241, 45246, 45011, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind West Chester Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Chester Township is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns, #163 of 993 in Ohio. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 86% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 55%.
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 Chester Township’s median household income is $109,979; among the 7,141 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($82K–$137K), it’s healthier than 56%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.2% of West Chester Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Out of every 100 West Chester Township adults…
West Chester Township runs below OH on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near West Chester Township
1 hospital in West Chester Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Chester Township; ≈ 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.
18 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of West Chester Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How West Chester Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, West Chester Township does better than Ohio.
1 in 3 West Chester Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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West Chester Township and the towns around it
West Chester Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 6 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 Chester Township | A− | 35.6% | 11.7% | 11.4% | ZIP codes |
| Fairfield | C+ | 40.1% | 13.4% | 14.7% | CDC place |
| Liberty Township | C | 41.1% | 13.2% | 16.8% | ZIP codes |
| Sharonville | A− | 32.1% | 11.8% | 11.7% | CDC place |
| Deerfield Township | A | 30.8% | 10.5% | 10.4% | ZIP codes |
| Fairfield Township | C | 41% | 13.1% | 16.5% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Chester Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Chester Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West Chester Township is better than Ohio on 18 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside West Chester Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West Chester Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.4%13.7–17.2 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.5%10.3–12.8 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.1%13.6–16.7 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.6%30.8–40.5 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.7%10.3–13.1 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 34.4%31.3–37.5 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.7%32.4–39 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27%24.4–29.5 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.2%9.1–11.3 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.8%8.1–9.6 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9%5.3–6.5 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.8%5.3–6.4 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.7–3.2 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.9%8.1–11.8 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.4%9.9–12.9 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 23.3%20.2–26.5 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.6%15–20.3 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.2%30.6–39.8 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.3%5.5–7.4 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.5%78.7–84.1 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.7%65.7–71.4 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.5%87.1–89.8 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79%76.4–81.4 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.7%64.5–72.6 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.1%74.3–85.1 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.5%20.7–26.4 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.3%28.8–37.9 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.2%17.4–23.3 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10%8.7–11.7 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.7%7.5–10 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6%5.3–6.9 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.8%5.1–6.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.2%6.2–8.4 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.4%20.5–26.1 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.5%9.2–11.7 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.9%9.8–12.2 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.6%3.2–3.9 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6%5.4–6.7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.6–3 | 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 West Chester Township
Is West Chester Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Chester Township is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #163 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 56%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in West Chester Township?
CDC estimates 35.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.8% and 40.5%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Chester Township?
West Chester Hospital in West Chester, 3.1 miles in a straight line from West Chester Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Chester Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.5–7.4%), 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 West Chester Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Chester Township.
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.