Photo: Andre Carrotflower · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Andover residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Andover, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Andover. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Andover
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Andover
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.5%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 5.4%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Andover runs above Ohio on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 32% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Andover adults get no exercise
37.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Andover
54.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 21.9% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). 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 Ohio figure falls outside Andover’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Andover adults…
Andover runs above OH on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Andover is an older town: 32% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Andover as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
0.5 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Andover adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Care in and near Andover
1 community health center in Andover, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Andover; ≈ 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).
How Andover adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Andover runs above Ohio.
4 in 10 Andover 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.8% of Andover adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Andover 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 Andover adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Andover
Why doesn’t Andover have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Andover.
What hospital is closest to Andover?
UPMC Horizon in Greenville, 16.9 miles in a straight line from Andover’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Andover?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Andover Primary Care in Andover, 0.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Andover.
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.