Photo: United States Air Force · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Wright-Patterson AFB is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns
Wright-Patterson AFB differs from Ohio on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wright-Patterson AFB. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wright-Patterson AFB
Binge drinking is the habit Wright-Patterson AFB doesn’t win on
21.8% of adults binge drink, vs 16.6% across Ohio, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Wright-Patterson AFB is behind on routine checkups
It trails Ohio on three of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (72.9% vs 79.9%), cholesterol checks (78.4% vs 86.1%) and colon screening (60.2% vs 65.2%). Checkups ↓
Health varies a lot right around Wright-Patterson AFB
Grades next door run from Beavercreek (A) to Riverside (C−). Wright-Patterson AFB is an A−. Around town ↓
Heart disease and stroke are less common in Wright-Patterson AFB
Wright-Patterson AFB runs below Ohio on eight chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (2.5% vs 7.1%), stroke (1.4% vs 3.7%) and cancer (3.3% vs 8.7%). A young population is part of it: only 2% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%). 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 Wright-Patterson AFB’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Wright-Patterson AFB’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wright-Patterson AFB is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than almost every U.S. town); mental distress pulls it down (better than 7%).
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). Wright-Patterson AFB’s median household income is $89,615; among the 9,986 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($67K–$112K), it’s healthier than 81%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Wright-Patterson AFB adults…
Wright-Patterson AFB runs below OH on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 2% of Wright-Patterson AFB residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
11 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Wright-Patterson AFB adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Wright-Patterson AFB and the towns around it
Wright-Patterson AFB’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wright-Patterson AFB | A− | 36.1% | 5.7% | 10.7% | CDC place |
| Fairborn | C+ | 40.1% | 11.3% | 15.4% | CDC place |
| Beavercreek | A | 35.4% | 10.6% | 10.2% | CDC place |
| Riverside | C− | 37% | 13.7% | 17.5% | CDC place |
| Bath Township | B | 38.4% | 10.4% | 13.8% | ZIP codes |
| Beavercreek Township | B | 37.5% | 11.9% | 13% | ZIP codes |
| Huber Heights | B− | 35.6% | 13.1% | 15% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Wright-Patterson AFB
1 hospital in Wright-Patterson AFB, 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 Wright-Patterson AFB; ≈ 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).
How Wright-Patterson AFB adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Wright-Patterson AFB runs above Ohio.
2 in 5 Wright-Patterson AFB adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.5% of Wright-Patterson AFB adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wright-Patterson AFB adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Wright-Patterson AFB
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Wright-Patterson AFB is better than Ohio on 13 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Wright-Patterson AFB’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Wright-Patterson AFB | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.7%10.7–14.8 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.4%8–10.7 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.4%17.7–23.2 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.1%30.1–42.7 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 5.7%4.9–6.5 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 21.4%18.6–24.4 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 23.7%20.8–26.9 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 14.4%12.6–16.4 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.2%9.9–12.6 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 3.3%3–3.7 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.5%2.3–2.9 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.4%2.9–3.9 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 1.4%1.3–1.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.7%8.6–12.9 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.7%8.7–12.9 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 18.5%15.1–22.3 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 21.8%18.3–25.6 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.1%34.8–45.4 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.3%5.9–8.8 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.9%68.7–76.7 | 79.9% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.7%58.3–65.2 | 62.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 78.4%75.3–81.1 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 59.4%56.1–62.6 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.2%55.2–65 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.4%66.3–79.9 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.7%23.1–30.6 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 39.3%34.3–45.5 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.4%19–26.7 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.3%10–15.1 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.5%9.6–13.8 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.9%6.6–9.3 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.4%7.1–9.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.5%6.9–10.5 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22.3%18.5–26.3 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 5.7%4.9–6.7 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.1%12.8–17.3 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 3.1%2.7–3.6 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.2%2.8–3.5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.5%5.6–7.5 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2%1.8–2.2 | 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 Wright-Patterson AFB
Is Wright-Patterson AFB a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wright-Patterson AFB is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 81%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Wright-Patterson AFB?
CDC estimates 36.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.1% and 42.7%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Wright-Patterson AFB?
Soin Medical Center in Beaver Creek, 3.6 miles in a straight line from Wright-Patterson AFB’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Wright-Patterson AFB have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.9–8.8%), 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 Wright-Patterson AFB 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 Wright-Patterson AFB.
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.