Photo: Sixflashphoto · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Whitehall is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns
Whitehall differs from Ohio on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 21 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Whitehall. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Whitehall
Making ends meet is harder in Whitehall
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (27.4%), about twice the Ohio rate. Utility shut-off threats (16% vs 8.3%) and housing insecurity (20.9% vs 11.3%) are higher too. 24.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Whitehall adults lack emotional support
3 in 10 adults lack social or emotional support (27.9%), vs 21.3% across Ohio. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 21.2%, vs 17.5% across Ohio. Mind & connection ↓
Whitehall is in the bottom 7% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Whitehall is healthier than only 7% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
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 Whitehall’s likely range.
What’s behind Whitehall’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Whitehall is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns, #915 of 993 in Ohio. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 19% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 4%).
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). Whitehall’s median household income is $51,759; among the 6,384 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 15%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Whitehall compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.4% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
24.7% of Whitehall adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
How Whitehall adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Whitehall runs above Ohio.
2 in 5 Whitehall 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.
Out of every 100 Whitehall adults…
Whitehall runs below OH on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Whitehall residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Whitehall
1 community health center in Whitehall, 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 Whitehall; ≈ 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.
2.3 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Whitehall adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Whitehall and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall | D | 40.4% | 16% | 20.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Whitehall adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Whitehall
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Whitehall is better than Ohio on 1 and worse on 21; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Whitehall’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Whitehall | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.8%24.5–29.2 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%15.1–18.3 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.2%19.3–23.2 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.4%36.7–44 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16%14.4–17.6 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39.5%36.9–42.1 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35%32.4–37.5 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.3%26.2–30.5 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.6%11.3–13.8 | 11.1% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.4%5.9–7 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.5–7.9 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.2%8.3–10.1 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%4.1–4.7 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.9%18.7–25.1 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.1%18–22.3 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 33.3%30.2–36.4 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.4%13.5–17.4 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.1%39.8–46.2 | 37.9% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.2%11.5–15 | 8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.1%77.7–82.3 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.4%49.4–55.1 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.4%81.7–85 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.6%75.2–79.8 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.1%56.5–63.5 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.7%69.3–79.6 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.2%23.7–28.7 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 42.2%38.2–46.2 | 35% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.9%24.7–31.2 | 21.3% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 27.4%24.5–30.4 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 20.9%18.6–23.3 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 16%14.3–17.8 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.9%12.4–15.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 24.7%22–27.4 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.2%31.3–37.1 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.3%15.6–19 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.4%16.6–20.1 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.5–6.8 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.4%6.8–8 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.1%10.1–12.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.6%5.1–6.1 | 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 Whitehall
Is Whitehall a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Whitehall is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns: D for health, #915 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 15%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Whitehall?
CDC estimates 40.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.7% and 44%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Whitehall?
Mount Carmel East & West in Columbus, 2.2 miles in a straight line from Whitehall’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Whitehall have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.5–15%), 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 Whitehall 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 Whitehall.
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.