Photo: Public domain · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Cleves is healthier than 47% of U.S. towns
Cleves differs from Ohio on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cleves. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cleves
Every town around Cleves scores healthier
All four graded neighbors are ahead of Cleves’ B−, from Whitewater Township (B) to Miami Heights (A−). Around town ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Cleves doesn’t win on
19.9% of adults binge drink, vs 16.6% across Ohio. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. 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 Cleves’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Cleves’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cleves is healthier than 47% of U.S. towns, #398 of 993 in Ohio. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 62% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 13%).
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). Cleves’ median household income is $77,188; among the 10,818 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($58K–$96K), it’s healthier than 48%, about where its income would put it.
Cleves and the towns around it
Cleves’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleves | B− | 35.1% | 11.4% | 17.9% | CDC place |
| Miami Heights | A− | 31% | 11.4% | 11.7% | CDC place |
| North Bend | — | — | — | — | |
| Grandview | A− | 31.7% | 10.5% | 12.8% | CDC place |
| Whitewater Township | B | 33.1% | 11.8% | 14.9% | ZIP codes |
| Shawnee | — | — | — | — | |
| Miami Township | B+ | 32.9% | 12.2% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
North Bend: not graded. Shawnee: fewer than 1,000 residents. 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.
0.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Cleves adults…
Cleves runs below OH on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 6% of Cleves residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Stroke and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Cleves
No hospital or community health center in Cleves 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 Cleves; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Cleves adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Cleves adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Cleves runs above Ohio.
1 in 3 Cleves 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.
11.4% of Cleves adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cleves adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Cleves
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cleves is better than Ohio on 3 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Cleves’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cleves | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.9%15.6–22.5 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.4%11.5–15.7 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.5%17–22.2 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.1%30.7–39.7 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.4%9.8–13.2 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.8%29.6–36 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34%31–37.1 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.2%24.5–30.1 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.6%10.3–13.2 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.5%6.8–8.3 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2%5.3–7.1 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.9%6.4–9.5 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.7–3.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.7%12.3–17.4 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.9%14.2–21.7 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.5%20.2–29.2 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.9%17.2–22.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.7%32.9–40.6 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.1%6.1–10.7 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.5%73.4–79.6 | 79.9% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.2%61.3–67.1 | 62.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.9%81.2–86.4 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.8%72.9–78.6 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.3%57.3–65.1 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.5%68.5–80 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.2%25.9–32.7 | 25.4% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 33.6%29–38.3 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.2%17.6–24.9 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.5%10.2–17.3 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.2%8.8–13.9 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.1%6.6–9.7 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.6%6.1–9.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.4%8.3–14.6 | 11.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.6%23.5–32.2 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.1%9.9–14.5 | 13.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15%12.6–17.9 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.1%5.3–7 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%3.7–5.2 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.2%6.8–9.7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3–4.3 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Cleves
Is Cleves a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cleves is healthier than 47% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #398 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 48%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Cleves?
CDC estimates 35.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.7% and 39.7%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Cleves?
Mercy Health - West Hospital in Cincinnati, 7.4 miles in a straight line from Cleves’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Cleves have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.1–10.7%), 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 Cleves more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cleves.
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.