Photo: MattHucke · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Toledo is healthier than 66%
Toledo trails Illinois on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Toledo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Toledo
Dental care lags in Toledo
57.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 18% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Toledo’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Toledo
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.7%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.3%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 9.3%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Toledo runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Toledo
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.2%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.2%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Toledo is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Toledo is healthier than 38%. Against the 7,837 towns with similar household incomes ($42K–$70K), it’s healthier than 66%. Health Grade ↓
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 Illinois figure falls outside Toledo’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Toledo’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Toledo is healthier than 38% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 55% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 20%).
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). Toledo’s median household income is $56,354; among the 7,837 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($42K–$70K), it’s healthier than 66%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of Toledo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Out of every 100 Toledo adults…
Toledo runs above IL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Toledo adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Toledo runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Toledo 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.
Care in and near Toledo
No hospital or community health center in Toledo 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 Toledo; ≈ 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 Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
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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.
14.1% of Toledo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Toledo and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo | C+ | 40.1% | 11.9% | 16.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Toledo adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Toledo
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Toledo is better than Illinois on 0 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Toledo’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Toledo | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.1%16.6–23.7 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.6%12.5–16.8 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%15.8–20.7 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.1%31–49.5 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.9%10–13.9 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.6%32.1–41.3 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.6%32.9–42.5 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.4%25.8–33.2 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.4–12.2 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.3%8.4–10.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.3–8.3 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.7%7.2–10.3 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.3–4.3 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18%14.5–22 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.2%13.2–19.6 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25%19.9–30.4 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.4%15.2–22.1 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.6%29–44.2 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.9%6–10.2 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.6%73.7–81.2 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.2%53.1–61.5 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86%83.7–88.2 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.8%73.7–79.6 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.6%53.4–65.5 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.8%61.4–79.1 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.2%20.4–28.5 | 19.8% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 33.6%28.1–39.2 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.1%20.1–28.2 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14%11.1–17.2 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.2%9–13.4 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.4%6.1–8.6 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.6%6.3–8.9 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.1%11–17.4 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.3%27.2–37.6 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.3%12.6–18.1 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.7%12.4–17.3 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8%6.9–9.2 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5%4.3–5.9 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.1%7.7–10.7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.4–4.7 | 3.5% | 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 Illinois figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Toledo
Is Toledo a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Toledo is healthier than 38% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Toledo?
CDC estimates 40.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 31% and 49.5%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Toledo?
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, 15.0 miles in a straight line from Toledo’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Toledo have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6–10.2%), against 9.9% across Illinois.
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 Toledo more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Toledo.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Illinois 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.