Photo: Roseohioresident · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, West Lafayette is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns
West Lafayette trails Ohio on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Lafayette. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Lafayette
West Lafayette is in the bottom 7% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, West Lafayette is healthier than only 7% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in West Lafayette
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.8%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, West Lafayette runs above Ohio on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in West Lafayette
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (17.9%), vs 14.1% across Ohio. No reliable transportation (9.6% vs 7.7%) and utility shut-off threats (10.2% vs 8.3%) are higher too. 17.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Lafayette’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind West Lafayette’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Lafayette is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 18% of U.S. towns); smoking 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). West Lafayette’s median household income is $49,261; among the 5,505 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 17%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 West Lafayette adults…
West Lafayette runs above OH on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.6% of West Lafayette adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Care in and near West Lafayette
No hospital or community health center in West Lafayette 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 Lafayette; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Lafayette adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How West Lafayette adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, West Lafayette runs above Ohio.
4 in 10 West Lafayette 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 Lafayette and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Lafayette | D | 42.7% | 15.6% | 21.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Lafayette adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Lafayette
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West Lafayette is better than Ohio on 0 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside West Lafayette’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West Lafayette | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.4%20.8–28.2 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.2–19.7 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20%17.7–22.4 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.7%35.6–49.8 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.6%13.5–17.6 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.3%37.2–45.3 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.4%35.1–43.4 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35.8%32.3–39.2 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.4–13.1 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.7–10.7 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.3%8.2–10.4 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.8%10–13.6 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.7%4.1–5.2 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.3%13.2–17.7 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.2%17.7–24.8 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 33.5%28.4–38.7 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.9%13.2–19 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40%34.6–45.4 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.4%7.2–12.2 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.2%75.8–82.6 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.2%51.8–58.4 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.5%81–86 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.2%77.8–82.5 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.8%57.3–66.1 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.1%62.4–76.8 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29%25.2–33 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.2%30.9–41.6 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.6%18.1–25.4 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.9%14.3–21.9 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13%10.6–15.6 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.2%8.6–12 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.6%8–11.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.6%13.9–21.6 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.6%31–40.3 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.4%15.6–21 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.6%15–20.1 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.9%7.9–10 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.5%5.6–7.4 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.2%9.5–12.9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.3%4.5–6.1 | 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 Lafayette
Is West Lafayette a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Lafayette is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 17%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in West Lafayette?
CDC estimates 42.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.6% and 49.8%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Lafayette?
Coshocton Regional Medical Center in Coshocton, 5.1 miles in a straight line from West Lafayette’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Lafayette have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.2–12.2%), 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 Lafayette 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 West Lafayette.
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.