Photo: Roseohioresident · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Amsterdam residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Amsterdam, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Amsterdam. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Amsterdam
COPD, heart disease and obesity run high in Amsterdam
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.3%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Obesity is also above the state: 44.2%, vs 37.1% across Ohio. In all, Amsterdam runs above Ohio on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Mental distress runs high in Amsterdam
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (20.5%), vs 17.5% across Ohio. Depression is above the state too: 29.7%, vs 25.4% across Ohio. Mind & connection ↓
More Amsterdam adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.2%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
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 Amsterdam’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Amsterdam adults…
Amsterdam runs above OH on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Amsterdam adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Amsterdam runs above Ohio.
4 in 10 Amsterdam 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
0.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Amsterdam
No hospital or community health center in Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Amsterdam 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.
15.2% of Amsterdam adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Amsterdam and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loudon Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Springfield Township | D | 42.9% | 15.8% | 20.6% | ZIP codes |
Loudon Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Amsterdam adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Amsterdam
Why doesn’t Amsterdam have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Amsterdam.
What hospital is closest to Amsterdam?
Harrison Community Hospital in Cadiz, 15.1 miles in a straight line from Amsterdam’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 Amsterdam.
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.