Photo: Alvintrusty · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Alger residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Alger, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Alger. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Alger
Dental care lags in Alger
51.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 28.7% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Alger
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20%), vs 14.1% across Ohio. No reliable transportation (10.4% vs 7.7%) and utility shut-off threats (10.9% vs 8.3%) are higher too. 18.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Alger
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.8%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Alger runs above Ohio on four of 11 chronic conditions. 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 Alger’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Alger adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.8% of Alger adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Out of every 100 Alger adults…
Alger runs above OH on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Alger
No hospital or community health center in Alger 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 Alger; ≈ 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 Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Alger adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Alger runs above Ohio.
4 in 10 Alger 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.
Alger and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Alger adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Alger
Why doesn’t Alger have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Alger.
What hospital is closest to Alger?
Bluffton Hospital in Bluffton, 12.6 miles in a straight line from Alger’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Alger.
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. 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.