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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cheshire, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cheshire. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cheshire
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Cheshire
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.8%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), vs 8% across Ohio. Cancer is also above the state: 11.5%, vs 8.7% across Ohio. In all, Cheshire runs above Ohio on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Cheshire adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.4%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Cheshire, and more people treating it
42.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Ohio 37.2%), but 82.3% 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 Cheshire’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Cheshire adults…
Cheshire runs above OH on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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 Cheshire adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Care in and near Cheshire
1 community health center in Cheshire, 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 Cheshire; ≈ 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).
How Cheshire adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Cheshire 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.
10.4% of Cheshire adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Cheshire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire Township | — | — | — | — |
Cheshire Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cheshire adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cheshire
Why doesn’t Cheshire have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cheshire.
What hospital is closest to Cheshire?
Rivers Health in Point Pleasant, 5.7 miles in a straight line from Cheshire’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Cheshire?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Cheshire Reach in Cheshire, 0.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cheshire.
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.