Photo: Tim Kiser (w:User:Malepheasant) · CC BY-SA 2.5Where Bolivar residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bolivar, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bolivar. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bolivar
Cancer and heart disease run high in Bolivar
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12%), vs 8.7% across Ohio. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%), and cancer and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Bolivar keeps up with checkups
It beats Ohio on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (66.9% vs 62.9%) and cholesterol checks (89% vs 86.1%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Bolivar adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Ohio. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Bolivar’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bolivar adults…
Bolivar runs above OH on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Bolivar is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Heart disease and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Bolivar as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bolivar adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.8% of Bolivar adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Care in and near Bolivar
No hospital or community health center in Bolivar 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 Bolivar; ≈ 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 1 park or preserve
How Bolivar adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Bolivar 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.
Bolivar and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem Township | C− | 40.2% | 14.2% | 18.1% | ZIP codes |
| Lawrence Township | B− | 41.1% | 12.5% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bolivar adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bolivar
Why doesn’t Bolivar have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bolivar.
What hospital is closest to Bolivar?
Union Hospital in Dover, 9.8 miles in a straight line from Bolivar’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Bolivar?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is My Community Health Center - Magnolia in Magnolia, 5.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bolivar.
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. 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.