Photo: Erik Drost · CC BY 2.0On CDC estimates, Canton is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
Canton differs from Ohio on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 21 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Canton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Canton
Canton is in the bottom 2% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Canton is healthier than only 2% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Canton
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26.6%), about twice the Ohio rate. Utility shut-off threats (16.3% vs 8.3%) and no reliable transportation (14.2% vs 7.7%) are higher too. 27.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Canton
50.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 25.1% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
Health varies a lot right around Canton
Grades next door run from North Canton (B+) to Canton Township (D−). Canton is a D−. Around town ↓
Canton has a top-rated hospital
Aultman Hospital is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Canton’s likely range.
What’s behind Canton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Canton is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns, #981 of 993 in Ohio. All seven of Canton’s estimates fall in the lowest 8% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is obesity: 46.9% of adults, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% 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). Canton’s median household income is $43,188; among the 3,391 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($32K–$54K), it’s healthier than 7%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
27.7% of Canton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Keeping up with care
Share of Canton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Care in and near Canton
2 hospitals and 2 community health centers in Canton, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Canton; ≈ 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).
Canton and the towns around it
Canton’s Health Grade ranks 10th of 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton | D− | 46.9% | 17.1% | 24.1% | CDC place |
| Canton Township | D− | 45.2% | 16.6% | 23.5% | ZIP codes |
| Plain Township | B− | 38.6% | 12.7% | 14.8% | ZIP codes |
| Osnaburg Township | C | 39.3% | 13.6% | 17.1% | ZIP codes |
| Jackson Township | B− | 38.1% | 12.7% | 14.8% | ZIP codes |
| North Canton | B+ | 36.3% | 11.8% | 12.8% | CDC place |
| Nimishillen Township | C+ | 38.8% | 12.9% | 16.2% | ZIP codes |
| East Canton | C | 39.5% | 12.9% | 17.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Canton adults…
Canton runs below OH on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
10 miles of trails across 46 parks and preserves
How Canton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Canton runs above Ohio.
2 in 5 Canton 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Canton adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Canton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Canton is better than Ohio on 1 and worse on 21; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Canton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Canton | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 29%26.3–31.8 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%16.2–19.9 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.7%19.6–24 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 46.9%41.5–52.7 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 17.1%15.3–19 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.7%38.4–45.4 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.4%34–41.1 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.4%29.6–35.5 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.8%11.5–14.3 | 11.1% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.5%6.9–8.3 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.7%7.9–9.5 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.8%10.8–13 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.9%4.6–5.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 25.1%21.6–28.9 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 24.1%21.7–26.8 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 37.4%33.4–41.6 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.7%12.3–17.4 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.6%37.1–46.2 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.9%10.4–13.4 | 8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.2%75.1–81.3 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.2%46.9–53.5 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.9%80–83.8 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.6%76.3–81 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.4%55–63.6 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.8%62.9–76.2 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.9%23.8–30.5 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38.3%33.5–43.5 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.6%21.3–28.3 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 26.6%23.9–29.6 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.8%17.6–22.3 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 16.3%14.4–18.2 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14.2%12.7–15.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 27.7%25–30.5 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.4%34.7–42.3 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.6%17.6–21.7 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.4%17.6–21.4 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.7%6.9–8.6 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.3%7.7–9 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.8%11.7–14.1 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.6%6.1–7.1 | 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 Canton
Is Canton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Canton is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #981 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 7%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Canton?
CDC estimates 46.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 41.5% and 52.7%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Canton?
Mercy Medical Center in Canton, 1.6 miles in a straight line from Canton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Canton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.4–13.4%), 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 Canton 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 Canton.
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.