Photo: Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Barberton is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns
Barberton trails Ohio on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Barberton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Barberton
Barberton is in the bottom 9% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Barberton is healthier than only 9% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on physical distress, mental distress, diabetes and smoking. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Barberton
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19%), vs 14.1% across Ohio. Utility shut-off threats (10.9% vs 8.3%) and no reliable transportation (10% vs 7.7%) are higher too. 18% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Barberton
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.2%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.5%), vs 3.7% across Ohio. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.6%, vs 7.1% across Ohio. In all, Barberton runs above Ohio on five 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 Barberton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Barberton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Barberton is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns, #891 of 993 in Ohio. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 17% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 9%).
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). Barberton’s median household income is $52,267; among the 6,551 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 18%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18% of Barberton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Out of every 100 Barberton adults…
Barberton runs above OH on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Barberton
1 community health center in Barberton, 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 Barberton; ≈ 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.
2.9 miles of trails across 13 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Barberton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Barberton adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Barberton runs above Ohio.
1 in 3 Barberton 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.
Barberton and the towns around it
Barberton’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barberton | D | 40.7% | 15.6% | 20% | CDC place |
| Norton | B− | 36.1% | 12.7% | 14.6% | CDC place |
| Coventry Township | C+ | 37.3% | 13.9% | 15.4% | ZIP codes |
| New Franklin | B | 36% | 12.8% | 14.1% | CDC place |
| Akron | D | 42.7% | 16.5% | 19.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Barberton adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Barberton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Barberton is better than Ohio on 0 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Barberton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Barberton | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.9%22.3–27.4 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%15.3–18.9 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.1%18.1–22.2 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.7%35.8–45.6 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.6%13.9–17.4 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40%36.7–43.3 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.6%35.2–42 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.4%31.5–37.2 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.2%10.9–13.5 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.5%8.7–10.4 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.6%7.7–9.4 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.2%10–12.3 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%4.1–4.9 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.8%16.7–23.1 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20%17.6–22.4 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.6%27.9–35.4 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.9%12.6–17.4 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.5%36.5–44.7 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.5%8–11 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.3%77.4–82.9 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.8%53.7–59.9 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84%82.3–85.8 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.1%77.8–82.3 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.7%60.6–68.7 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 65.5%58.5–72 | 76% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.8%25.6–32.1 | 25.4% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 35.1%30.7–39.8 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.9%18.8–25.1 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19%16.5–21.6 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.1%12.3–16.1 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.9%9.6–12.3 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10%8.9–11.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18%15.7–20.3 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37%33.3–40.6 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.2%16.2–20.2 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17%15.2–18.7 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.3%7.5–9.2 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.5%5.9–7.1 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.7%9.7–11.8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.2%4.7–5.7 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Barberton
Is Barberton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Barberton is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns: D for health, #891 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 18%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Barberton?
CDC estimates 40.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.8% and 45.6%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Barberton?
Akron General Medical Center in Akron, 5.3 miles in a straight line from Barberton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Barberton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8–11%), 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 Barberton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Barberton.
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.