Photo: The original uploader was Geoffrey.landis at English Wikipedia. · CC BY-SA 1.0On CDC estimates, Berea is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns
Berea differs from Ohio on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Berea. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Berea
Binge drinking is the habit Berea doesn’t win on
20.2% of adults binge drink, vs 16.6% across Ohio, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Berea is an active town
Only 21% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Diabetes and obesity are less common in Berea
Berea runs below Ohio on diabetes (10.7% vs 13.2%) and obesity (31.5% vs 37.1%). 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 Berea’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Berea’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Berea is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns, #183 of 993 in Ohio. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 78% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 56%.
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). Berea’s median household income is $74,926; among the 10,848 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($56K–$94K), it’s healthier than 87%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
6 miles of trails across 11 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Berea adults…
Berea runs below OH on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Berea
No hospital or community health center in Berea 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 Berea; ≈ 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 Berea adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Berea adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
4 in 10 Berea 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.
9.5% of Berea adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Berea and the towns around it
Berea’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berea | B+ | 31.5% | 10.7% | 13.6% | CDC place |
| Middleburg Heights | A− | 29.1% | 10.8% | 12.2% | CDC place |
| Olmsted Falls | A | 30.5% | 10.3% | 12.3% | CDC place |
| Olmsted Township | A | 29.8% | 10% | 11.6% | ZIP 44138 |
| Brook Park | B− | 32.8% | 12.1% | 16.4% | CDC place |
| Strongsville | A | 28.9% | 10.5% | 11.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Berea adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Berea
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Berea is better than Ohio on 14 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Berea’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Berea | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.9%14.9–19 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11.3–14.2 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.9–18.7 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.5%28–35.2 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10.7%9.6–12.1 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 33.5%31–36.1 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.1%34.4–40 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.2%25.1–29.5 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.2–12.7 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.7%7.9–9.5 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.7–7 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 7.3%6.4–8.1 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%3–3.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.1%11–15.4 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.6%11.7–15.5 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21%18.4–23.8 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 20.2%17.7–22.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.2%32–38.5 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.7%5.6–7.9 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.3%75.6–80.7 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.6%65.1–70.1 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86%84.2–87.6 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.1%74.7–79.3 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.7%66.3–72.8 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.2%73.2–82.6 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.5%23.8–29.4 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.9%33–40.9 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.1%17.4–22.9 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12%10.1–13.8 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.5%8.1–10.9 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.2%6.2–8.2 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.1%6.1–8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.5%8–11.1 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.3%25.3–31.5 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.6%11.1–14.1 | 13.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.2%11.6–15 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.7–7.1 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.9–4.7 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.7%6.8–8.6 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%3–3.7 | 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 Berea
Is Berea a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Berea is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #183 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 87%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Berea?
CDC estimates 31.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 28% and 35.2%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Berea?
Southwest General Health Center in Middleburg Heights, 1.5 miles in a straight line from Berea’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Berea have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.6–7.9%), 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 Berea more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Berea.
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.