Photo: Nyttend · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Whitewater Township is healthier than 88%
Whitewater Township beats Ohio on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 45002, 45030, 45052. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Whitewater Township
Whitewater Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Whitewater Township is healthier than 64%. Against the 9,300 towns with similar household incomes ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 88%. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Whitewater Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Ohio. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Whitewater Township is an active town
Only 22.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% 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 Whitewater Township’s likely range; Whitewater Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 45002, 45030, 45052, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Whitewater Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Whitewater Township is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns, #253 of 993 in Ohio. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 72% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 44%).
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). Whitewater Township’s median household income is $61,538; among the 9,300 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 88%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.8% of Whitewater Township 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.
2.3 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Whitewater Township adults…
Whitewater Township runs below OH on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Whitewater Township
No hospital or community health center in Whitewater Township 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 Whitewater 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Whitewater Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Whitewater Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Whitewater Township 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.
Whitewater Township and the towns around it
Whitewater Township’s Health Grade ranks 6th of 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitewater Township | B | 33.1% | 11.8% | 14.9% | ZIP codes |
| Miami Township | B+ | 32.9% | 12.2% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
| Shawnee | — | — | — | — | |
| Grandview | A− | 31.7% | 10.5% | 12.8% | CDC place |
| Colerain Township | B | 33.8% | 13.2% | 13.4% | ZIP codes |
| Taylor Creek | A− | 32.4% | 10.8% | 12.6% | CDC place |
| Hooven | — | — | — | — | |
| Crosby Township | B | 34.3% | 12.1% | 14.8% | ZIP codes |
Shawnee and Hooven: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Whitewater Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Whitewater Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Whitewater Township is better than Ohio on 8 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Whitewater Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Whitewater Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.1%15.1–19.2 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11.3–14.2 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.7–19.3 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.1%29.2–37.3 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.8%10.4–13.3 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.4%31.5–37.4 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36%33–39.1 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.4%26.8–31.9 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.2%10–12.5 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.3%8.5–10.2 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%6.1–7.5 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.6%6.8–8.5 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%3–3.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.5%11.3–16 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.9%12.9–17 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.7%19.9–25.7 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.8%16.3–21.5 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.2%31.6–39 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.8%5.8–8.1 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.7%75.9–81.4 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.8%64.1–69.4 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.8%85.1–88.2 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| 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) | 67.5%63.8–71.1 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.3%71.7–82.2 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.5%24.5–30.5 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.9%27.9–36.3 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.7%16.8–22.7 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.8%9–12.6 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.1%7.7–10.5 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.5%5.6–7.5 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.3%5.4–7.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.8%7.4–10.3 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.4%23.5–29.5 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.1%10.6–13.7 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13%11.6–14.6 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.7%6–7.5 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.6–4.5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.6–8.3 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%3–3.7 | 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 Whitewater Township
Is Whitewater Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Whitewater Township is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #253 of 993 in Ohio. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Whitewater Township?
CDC estimates 33.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.2% and 37.3%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Whitewater Township?
Mercy Health - West Hospital in Cincinnati, 8.8 miles in a straight line from Whitewater Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Whitewater Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.8–8.1%), 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 Whitewater Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Whitewater 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.