Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Cleveland is healthier than 95%
Cleveland differs from Florida on 18 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cleveland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cleveland
Cleveland is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Cleveland is healthier than 61%. Against the 4,718 towns with similar household incomes ($35K–$59K), it’s healthier than 95%. Health Grade ↓
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Cleveland
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.6%), vs 9.1% across Florida. 2 in 5 adults have arthritis (37.8%), vs 26.6% across Florida. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.3%, vs 7.5% across Florida. In all, Cleveland runs above Florida on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 46% of residents are 65 or older (Florida 21%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Cleveland, and more people treating it
43.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Florida 36.6%), but 83.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Cleveland keeps up with checkups
It beats Florida on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.7% vs 78.4%) and dentist visits (63.3% vs 57.4%). Checkups ↓
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 Florida figure falls outside Cleveland’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Cleveland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cleveland is healthier than 61% of U.S. towns, #281 of 636 in Florida. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 87% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 19%).
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). Cleveland’s median household income is $47,157; among the 4,718 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($35K–$59K), it’s healthier than 95%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Cleveland adults…
Cleveland runs above FL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Cleveland is an older town: 46% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Florida. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Cleveland as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cleveland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Cleveland
No hospital or community health center in Cleveland 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 Cleveland; ≈ 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 Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
2.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Cleveland adults are doing
About the same as Florida on each measure.
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.
10.8% of Cleveland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Cleveland and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cleveland adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Cleveland
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cleveland is better than Florida on 11 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Cleveland’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cleveland | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.9%15.8–22.4 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.3–17.6 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.3%12.7–16.1 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.4%25.1–34.1 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.5%12.6–16.6 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 43.7%40.2–47.3 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 46%42.6–49.7 | 39% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 37.8%34.6–41.1 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.5%8.5–10.7 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 14.6%13.3–15.9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.3%9–11.7 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.3%7.7–11.2 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.7%4.1–5.4 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13%10.9–15.4 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.4%10.1–15 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.8%19.9–28.1 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.4%11.4–15.8 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.3%28.2–36.2 | 37.3% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.3%8.4–12.5 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.7%80.2–85.1 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.3%60.2–66.1 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.9%89.6–92.2 | 87% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.5%81.1–85.8 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.8%70–76.9 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.9%71.1–81.7 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.5%14.3–19 | 17.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.1%19.2–25.1 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12%10.7–13.5 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.3%8.2–10.5 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.8%5.1–6.6 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.6%6–7.3 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.8%9.6–12.2 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.2%29.9–38.6 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.5%14.6–20.6 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.9%10.2–13.7 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.8%9.4–12.1 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.2%4.4–6.1 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.7%6.5–9.1 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.3–4.6 | 4.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Florida figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Cleveland
Is Cleveland a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cleveland is healthier than 61% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #281 of 636 in Florida. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Cleveland?
CDC estimates 29.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.1% and 34.1%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Cleveland?
HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital in Port Charlotte, 7.0 miles in a straight line from Cleveland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Cleveland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.4–12.5%), against 15.9% across Florida.
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 Cleveland 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 Cleveland.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Florida 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.