Photo: Roseohioresident · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Brighton Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Brighton Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 44090, 44851. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brighton Township
Cancer runs high in Brighton Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.2%), vs 8.7% across Ohio. Age is part of it: 31% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Brighton Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Ohio. 1 in 9 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 Brighton Township’s likely range; Brighton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 44090, 44851, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.3% of Brighton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Out of every 100 Brighton Township adults…
Brighton Township runs above OH on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Brighton Township is an older town: 31% 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 Brighton Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Brighton Township
No hospital or community health center in Brighton Township 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 Brighton Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Brighton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Brighton Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Brighton Township 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.
Brighton Township 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wellington Township | C+ | 35.7% | 13.8% | 15.4% | ZIP 44090 |
| Clarksfield Township | C | 36.4% | 13.9% | 17.3% | ZIP codes |
| Camden Township | C+ | 34.8% | 13.4% | 14.6% | ZIP codes |
Rochester Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Brighton Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Brighton Township
Why doesn’t Brighton Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Brighton Township.
What hospital is closest to Brighton Township?
Mercy Allen Hospital in Oberlin, 9.8 miles in a straight line from Brighton Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Brighton Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Oberlin in Oberlin, 9.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brighton Township.
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.