Photo: Tim Evanson · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Cleveland Heights is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns
Cleveland Heights beats Ohio on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cleveland Heights. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cleveland Heights
Cleveland Heights keeps up with checkups
It beats Ohio on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (67.5% vs 62.9%) and cholesterol checks (88% vs 86.1%). Checkups ↓
COPD and heart disease are less common in Cleveland Heights
Cleveland Heights runs below Ohio on four chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5.7% vs 8%), heart disease (5.6% vs 7.1%) and cancer (7.1% vs 8.7%). Conditions ↓
Health varies a lot right around Cleveland Heights
Grades next door run from Shaker Heights (A) to East Cleveland (D−). Cleveland Heights is an A−. Around town ↓
Cleveland Heights is an active town
Only 20.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
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 Cleveland Heights’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Cleveland Heights’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cleveland Heights is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns, #138 of 993 in Ohio. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 89% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 52%.
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). Cleveland Heights’ median household income is $72,826; among the 10,712 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($55K–$91K), it’s healthier than 93%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cleveland Heights adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Out of every 100 Cleveland Heights adults…
Cleveland Heights runs below OH on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Cleveland Heights and the towns around it
Cleveland Heights’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Heights | A− | 33.3% | 11.9% | 11.2% | CDC place |
| East Cleveland | D− | 49.8% | 26.7% | 24.9% | CDC place |
| Cleveland | D | 42.2% | 17.7% | 21.5% | CDC place |
| Shaker Heights | A | 31.1% | 11% | 8.5% | CDC place |
| South Euclid | B+ | 35.2% | 12.1% | 11.8% | CDC place |
| University Heights | A | 30% | 8.6% | 9.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
5.6 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
Care in and near Cleveland Heights
No hospital or community health center in Cleveland Heights 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 Cleveland Heights; ≈ 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 Cleveland Heights adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Cleveland Heights does better than Ohio.
4 in 10 Cleveland Heights 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.
12.2% of Cleveland Heights adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cleveland Heights adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Cleveland Heights
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cleveland Heights is better than Ohio on 17 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Cleveland Heights’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cleveland Heights | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.5%14.8–18.2 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.1%10–12.3 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.5–16.5 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.3%29.8–36.9 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 11.9%10.6–13.2 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.5%33–38.1 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.3%32.6–38 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.3%23.3–27.4 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.3–12.8 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.1%6.5–7.8 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%5–6.1 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.7%5.2–6.3 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.4%3.2–3.7 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.8%10–13.8 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.2%9.8–12.6 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.6%18.3–23 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.9%15.7–20.4 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.9%34.7–41.3 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.3%5.4–7.2 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.5%78–82.7 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.5%65–70 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88%86.6–89.4 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78%75.9–80.1 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.7%67.5–73.8 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.4%77–85.2 | 76% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.6%20.2–25 | 25.4% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 37.2%33.2–41.1 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.8%19–24.6 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.5%12.7–16.3 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.1%10.5–13.6 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.4%8.2–10.6 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8%7.1–9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.2%10.7–13.7 | 11.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.9%23.4–28.5 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.2%11–13.6 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.4%10.2–12.6 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.9%4.4–5.4 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.5%4.2–4.9 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.1%6.4–7.8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.2–3.7 | 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 Cleveland Heights
Is Cleveland Heights a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cleveland Heights is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #138 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 93%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Cleveland Heights?
CDC estimates 33.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.8% and 36.9%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Cleveland Heights?
Uh Cleveland Medical Center in Cleveland, 2.4 miles in a straight line from Cleveland Heights’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Cleveland Heights have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.4–7.2%), 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 Cleveland Heights more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cleveland Heights.
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.