Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Aurora is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns
Aurora differs from Ohio on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 22 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Aurora. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Aurora
Aurora is an active town
Only 19.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Ohio. The town has 12 miles of trails across 15 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Aurora keeps up with checkups
It beats Ohio on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (75% vs 62.9%) and cholesterol checks (91.3% vs 86.1%). Checkups ↓
Aurora adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (12.9% vs 17.5%), lack of emotional support (17.1% vs 21.3%) and depression (20.8% vs 25.4%) all run below Ohio. Mind & connection ↓
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 Aurora’s likely range.
What’s behind Aurora’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Aurora is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns, #47 of 993 in Ohio. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 95% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 68%.
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). Aurora’s median household income is $127,886; among the 4,759 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($96K–$160K), it’s healthier than 80%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
12 miles of trails across 15 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Aurora adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Aurora adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Aurora does better than Ohio.
3 in 10 Aurora 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.
Out of every 100 Aurora adults…
Aurora runs below OH on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Aurora
No hospital or community health center in Aurora 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 Aurora; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.1% of Aurora adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Aurora and the towns around it
Aurora has the best Health Grade of the 7 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora | A | 28.8% | 10.9% | 9.2% | CDC place |
| Streetsboro | B | 33.6% | 11.9% | 14.9% | CDC place |
| Bainbridge Township | A | 30.7% | 11.6% | 9.3% | ZIP codes |
| Twinsburg Township | A− | 33.5% | 11.9% | 10.1% | ZIP codes |
| Mantua Township | B− | 34% | 13.1% | 16% | ZIP codes |
| Bainbridge | A | 29.9% | 11.9% | 8.7% | CDC place |
| Reminderville | A | 32.5% | 10.2% | 9.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Aurora adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Aurora
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Aurora is better than Ohio on 22 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Aurora’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Aurora | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.9%10.9–14.9 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.8%9.3–12.2 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.9%11.3–14.7 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.8%23.6–34.4 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10.9%9.3–12.5 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 35.5%31.7–39.3 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.5%34.4–42.5 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.7%27.4–34 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.6–11 | 11.1% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.3%10.3–12.4 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4%5.6–7.2 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.6%4.7–6.5 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3%2.6–3.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.9%6.4–9.5 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.2%7.5–10.9 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 19.1%15.8–22.5 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.2%12.6–18 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.5%29.5–39.4 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.3%3.5–5.3 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.8%79.8–85.3 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 75%72.1–77.6 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.3%90–92.4 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.6%79.8–84.9 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.9%68.9–76.5 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.3%72.9–84.5 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.8%17.9–24 | 25.4% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 30.7%26.2–35.5 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 17.1%14.4–20 | 21.3% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6%4.9–7.4 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 5.6%4.6–6.8 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4%3.3–4.7 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 3.9%3.4–4.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.1%3.3–5.1 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.1%19.8–26.5 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.6%8.9–12.3 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.3%7.9–10.6 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.6–7.3 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3%2.6–3.3 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.3%4.6–6.1 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.4%2.1–2.7 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Ohio figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Aurora
Is Aurora a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Aurora is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns: A for health, #47 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 80%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Aurora?
CDC estimates 28.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.6% and 34.4%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Aurora?
University Hospitals Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, 9.8 miles in a straight line from Aurora’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Aurora have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.5–5.3%), against 8% across Ohio.
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 Aurora more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Aurora.
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. 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.