Bolindale’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Bolindale differs from Ohio on 26 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 24 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bolindale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bolindale
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Bolindale
1 in 6 adults have COPD (15.5%), about twice the Ohio rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.7%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 6%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Bolindale runs above Ohio on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Bolindale
45.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 27.3% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
Bolindale is in the bottom 1% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Bolindale is healthier than only 1% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in Bolindale, and more people treating it
45.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Ohio 37.2%), but 82.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. 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 Bolindale’s likely range.
What’s behind Bolindale’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bolindale is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of Bolindale’s estimates fall in the lowest 5% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is smoking: 26.2% of adults, against 15.4% across Ohio and 11.8% nationally.
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). Bolindale’s median household income is $45,833; among the 4,310 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($34K–$57K), it’s healthier than 2%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Bolindale compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82.2% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Bolindale adults…
Bolindale runs above OH on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Bolindale is an older town: 26% 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 Bolindale as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bolindale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Care in and near Bolindale
No hospital or community health center in Bolindale 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 Bolindale; ≈ 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.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Bolindale adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Bolindale runs above Ohio.
1 in 3 Bolindale 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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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
27.4% of Bolindale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Bolindale and the towns around it
Bolindale’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolindale | D− | 44.6% | 19.9% | 26.2% | CDC place |
| Warren | D− | 45.7% | 18.7% | 24.5% | CDC place |
| Howland Township | C | 38.8% | 15.1% | 17.3% | ZIP codes |
| Niles | C− | 39.2% | 15% | 18.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bolindale adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bolindale
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bolindale is better than Ohio on 2 and worse on 24; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Bolindale’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bolindale | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 30.6%26.8–34.8 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.2%17.8–22.7 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.4%19–23.9 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44.6%38.7–50.2 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 19.9%17.5–22.2 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 45.3%41.5–49 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.4%37.4–45.1 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 39.6%36.2–42.8 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.2%10.8–13.7 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.8%8.8–10.8 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 11.7%10.3–13 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 15.5%13.4–17.7 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6%5.4–6.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 27.3%23.2–31.8 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 26.2%22.6–30 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 40.4%35.2–45.8 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.5%11.1–15.9 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43%38–48.1 | 37.9% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.7%9.4–14.2 | 8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.1%76.8–82.8 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 45.7%42.3–49.3 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.8%80.6–84.8 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.2%79.8–84.2 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.8%55–64.4 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.9%62.5–76.9 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28%24.4–31.6 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.3%29.2–39.6 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.3%19.7–27.1 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 25.9%21.6–30.3 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17%14.2–19.8 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.9%11.9–16 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.7%10.9–14.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 27.4%23.1–32 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.9%36.3–45.6 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 23.3%20.4–26.4 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.7%17.2–22.5 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.7%9.4–12 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9.2%8.1–10.4 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.9%12.2–15.9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.4%6.5–8.5 | 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 Bolindale
Is Bolindale a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bolindale is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 2%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bolindale?
CDC estimates 44.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.7% and 50.2%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bolindale?
MH St. Joseph Warren Hospital in Warren, 1.6 miles in a straight line from Bolindale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bolindale have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.4–14.2%), 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 Bolindale more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bolindale.
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.