Obesity rates in Ohio in 2024

What is the obesity rate in Ohio?

In Ohio, 35.5% of the adult population is obese, according to the Behavioral Risk Factor Monitoring System

The age group with the highest adult incidence of obesity is 45 - 54 years old with 42.6% of this population. The obesity rate is higher for Female (37.1%) in Ohio. Find also the relationship between income/education and obesity in Ohio.

Defining Adult Obesity

The Body Mass Index (BMI) is used to define healthy, overweight and obesity. Use the BMI Calculator to find your BMI.

  • If your BMI is < 18.5: Underweight range.
  • If your BMI is 18.5 to <25: Healthy weight range.
  • If your BMI is 25.0 to <30: Overweight range.
  • If your BMI <= 30.0: Obesity range.

Obesity rates evolution in Ohio

Year Obesity rate in Ohio Obesity rate in the USA
2011 29.6% 27.4%
2012 30.1% 27.7%
2013 30.4% 28.3%
2014 32.6% 28.9%
2015 29.8% 28.9%
2016 31.5% 29.6%
2017 33.8% 30.1%
2018 34% 30.9%
2019 34.8% 31.4%
2020 35.5% 31.9%

Obesity rates by age group in Ohio

What age group has the highest obesity rate in Ohio?

In Ohio, the age group with the highest incidence of obesity is 45 - 54 years old. 42.6% of the population is obese.

The age group with the lowest obesity rate is 18 - 24 years old, with 21.3% of this population.

  • 21.3% of people 18 - 24 years old are obese.
  • 36.8% of people 25 - 34 years old are obese.
  • 39.8% of people 35 - 44 years old are obese.
  • 42.6% of people 45 - 54 years old are obese.
  • 38.1% of people 55 - 64 years old are obese.
  • 32.6% of people 65 or older years old are obese.

Obesity rates by age group in Ohio

Age range Obesity rate in Ohio Sample size
18 - 24 21.3% 809
25 - 34 36.8% 1,381
35 - 44 39.8% 1,634
45 - 54 42.6% 2,162
55 - 64 38.1% 2,674
65 or older 32.6% 4,530

Obesity rates by gender in Ohio

Which gender has the highest rate of obesity in Ohio?

The obesity rate is higher for Females (37.1%) in Ohio. Male obesity rate is 33.9%.

An important risk factor for the onset of obesity is gender. In the majority of the population, women have a twice-as-high risk of being overweight or obese. In addition, women have a twofold higher mortality risk than overweight men and are more likely to experience physical and psychological comorbidities associated with obesity.

Obesity rates by gender in Ohio

Year Females Males
2011 27.6% 31.6%
2012 29.7% 30.5%
2013 30.8% 30%
2014 32.5% 32.8%
2015 28.4% 31.1%
2016 32.1% 30.9%
2017 34.1% 33.5%
2018 34.3% 33.8%
2019 35.7% 33.9%
2020 37.1% 33.9%

Obesity rates by income and education in Ohio

In Ohio, the income group with the highest incidence of obesity is $25,000 - $34,999. 38.7% of the population is obese.

The income group with the lowest obesity rate is $75,000 or greater, with 34% of this population.

  • 38.6% of people Less than $15,000 yearly income in Ohio are obese.
  • 37.6% of people $15,000 - $24,999 yearly income in Ohio are obese.
  • 38.7% of people $25,000 - $34,999 yearly income in Ohio are obese.
  • 37.7% of people $35,000 - $49,999 yearly income in Ohio are obese.
  • 37.3% of people $50,000 - $74,999 yearly income in Ohio are obese.
  • 34% of people $75,000 or greater yearly income in Ohio are obese.

Use our BMI calculator for women or our BMI calculator for men to find what your BMI.

Obesity rates by income in Ohio

Yearly income Obesity rate
Less than $15,000 38.6%
$15,000 - $24,999 37.6%
$25,000 - $34,999 38.7%
$35,000 - $49,999 37.7%
$50,000 - $74,999 37.3%
$75,000 or greater 34%

Obesity rates by education in Ohio

Education group Obesity rate
College graduate 30.3%
High school graduate 36.3%
Less than high school 36%
Some college or technical school 36.7%