Staying healthy is a function of many factors among which housing condition of man is prime. Both intrinsic and
extrinsic attributes of housing can impact on human health. This paper examined the influence housing conditions
have on the residents of core area of Akure a medium size city in South Western part of Nigeria. Multi stage sampling
method was adopted to select 420 respondents out of which 408 respondents constituted valid response. Data
collected were analysed descriptively using frequency tables and weighted mean average. Findings indicate that
malaria fever is a major health challenge among the residents and the source of water for household use is mainly
untreated well water. It was recommended among others that there should be a continuous public enlightenment
among the people on the health implication of their living condition.