Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Bratenahl is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns
Bratenahl differs from Ohio on 27 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 23 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bratenahl. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bratenahl
Bratenahl keeps up with checkups
It beats Ohio on five of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85.2% vs 79.9%) and dentist visits (78.7% vs 62.9%). Checkups ↓
Cancer and high cholesterol run high in Bratenahl
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13%), vs 8.7% across Ohio. 44.1% of adults have high cholesterol, vs 36.7% across Ohio. Age is part of it: 41% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%), and cancer and high cholesterol are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Bratenahl’s lead shrinks
Bratenahl is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns, but 73% of the 3,796 towns with similar household incomes ($103K–$172K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Bratenahl is older than Ohio, yet healthier on chronic conditions
Bratenahl runs below Ohio on COPD (5.7% vs 8%), obesity (28.5% vs 37.1%) and depression (20.3% vs 25.4%). That’s despite an older population: 41% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%). 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 Bratenahl’s likely range.
What’s behind Bratenahl’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bratenahl is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than almost every U.S. town); diabetes pulls it down (better than 48%).
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). Bratenahl’s median household income is $137,500; among the 3,796 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($103K–$172K), it’s healthier than 73%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bratenahl adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Out of every 100 Bratenahl adults…
Bratenahl runs below OH on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Bratenahl is an older town: 41% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Bratenahl as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Bratenahl
No hospital or community health center in Bratenahl 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 Bratenahl; ≈ 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Bratenahl adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Bratenahl does better than Ohio.
3 in 10 Bratenahl 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.
4% of Bratenahl adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Bratenahl 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bratenahl adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bratenahl
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bratenahl is better than Ohio on 23 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Bratenahl’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bratenahl | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.7%10.8–15 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.6%9.2–12.3 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.5%9.2–11.9 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.5%25–32.2 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 12.2%10.6–13.9 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 40.6%37.5–43.8 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 44.1%40.9–47.5 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 33.2%30.3–36.2 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.1%9–11.3 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 13%11.8–14.2 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.4–8.3 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.7%4.7–7 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.1–4.1 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 3.9%3.2–4.8 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.5%5.9–9.6 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 16.5%13.9–19.6 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.2%13.3–17.4 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.8%27.9–33.9 | 37.9% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 3.7%3–4.6 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 85.2%83.2–87.1 | 79.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 78.7%76.6–80.6 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 93.9%93–94.7 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 84.5%82.2–86.7 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 78.8%76.2–81.4 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 83.6%79.5–87 | 76% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.3%17.9–22.8 | 25.4% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 30.2%26.6–33.9 | 35% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 16.3%13.8–18.9 | 21.3% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 5.8%4.7–7.3 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 5.2%4.3–6.3 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4%3.4–4.8 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 3.7%3.1–4.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4%3.1–5.2 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.8%20.8–27.2 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.8%9.9–13.9 | 13.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 7.5%6.4–8.8 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.2–8.1 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.2%2.7–3.7 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5%4.2–5.9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.6%2.2–3.1 | 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 Bratenahl
Is Bratenahl a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bratenahl is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 73%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bratenahl?
CDC estimates 28.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 25% and 32.2%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bratenahl?
Uh Cleveland Medical Center in Cleveland, 3.4 miles in a straight line from Bratenahl’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bratenahl have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 3.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3–4.6%), 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 Bratenahl more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bratenahl.
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.