Photo: S. Clyde, Nat'l Scenic Byways Online · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Berlin is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns
Berlin trails Ohio on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Berlin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Berlin
Dental care lags in Berlin
50.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 25.6% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Berlin’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Mental distress runs high in Berlin
1 in 4 adults are in frequent mental distress (22.5%), vs 17.5% across Ohio. Lack of emotional support is above the state too: 26.4%, vs 21.3% across Ohio. Mind & connection ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Berlin
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.4%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Berlin 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 Berlin’s likely range.
What’s behind Berlin’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Berlin is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 39% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 2%).
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). Berlin’s median household income is $82,589; among the 10,581 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($62K–$103K), it’s healthier than 1%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Berlin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Berlin adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Berlin runs above Ohio.
2 in 5 Berlin adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Out of every 100 Berlin adults…
Berlin runs above OH on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Berlin
No hospital or community health center in Berlin 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 Berlin; ≈ 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.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.9% of Berlin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Berlin and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin | D | 37.6% | 13.6% | 22.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Berlin adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Berlin
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Berlin is better than Ohio on 0 and worse on 20; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Berlin’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Berlin | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.5%25–32 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.7%16.6–20.9 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 22.5%20.2–25 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.6%29.6–46.4 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.6%11.9–15.4 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.7%32.7–40.8 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.6%33.5–42 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.9%28.7–35.4 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.9%11.5–14.4 | 11.1% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.7%7.9–9.7 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9%8.1–9.9 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.4%11–13.7 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%4.1–4.9 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 25.6%21.5–30.1 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 22.9%20.1–26 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 37.2%32.1–42.6 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.9%13.1–19.1 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37%30.5–43.7 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.3%12–16.7 | 8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.4%71.5–79.2 | 79.9% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.8%47.1–54.7 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.6%77.2–81.8 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.9%75.4–80.4 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.4%55–65.5 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.3%60.6–77.1 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 30.5%26.5–34.7 | 25.4% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 40.9%35.3–46.5 | 35% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.4%22.6–30.5 | 21.3% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.7%17.8–24.1 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.2%12.2–16.5 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.9%7.7–10.3 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.2%9–11.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.9%14.4–19.6 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.6%36–45.5 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.1%16.7–21.4 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.4%19–23.8 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.9%8–9.9 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.6%6–7.3 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.5%11.1–13.9 | 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 Berlin
Is Berlin a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Berlin is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 1%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Berlin?
CDC estimates 37.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.6% and 46.4%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Berlin?
Pomerene Hospital in Millersburg, 3.7 miles in a straight line from Berlin’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Berlin have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12–16.7%), 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 Berlin 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 Berlin.
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.