Photo: Nyttend · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Coldwater is healthier than 80%
Coldwater beats Ohio on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Coldwater. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Coldwater
Coldwater is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Coldwater is healthier than 62%. Against the 10,337 towns with similar household incomes ($51K–$85K), it’s healthier than 80%. Health Grade ↓
Coldwater is short on primary care and mental health care
Coldwater’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Fewer Coldwater adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Ohio. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Coldwater
Coldwater runs below Ohio on diabetes (10.8% vs 13.2%) and stroke (3.1% vs 3.7%). Conditions ↓
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 Coldwater’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A.
What’s behind Coldwater’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Coldwater is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns, #269 of 993 in Ohio. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 77% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 42%).
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). Coldwater’s median household income is $68,009; among the 10,337 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($51K–$85K), it’s healthier than 80%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Care in and near Coldwater
1 hospital in Coldwater, 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 Coldwater; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.8% of Coldwater adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Out of every 100 Coldwater adults…
Coldwater runs below OH on 2 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.
1.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Coldwater adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Coldwater adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Coldwater 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.
Coldwater and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coldwater | B | 35.8% | 10.8% | 14.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Coldwater adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Coldwater
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Coldwater is better than Ohio on 7 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Coldwater’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Coldwater | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.2%13.3–19.2 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%10.8–14.5 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.2–19.9 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.8%29.4–42.6 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.8%9.1–12.5 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 35.1%31.3–39.1 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36%32.1–40 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.5%24.3–30.7 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.3–11.8 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9%8.1–10 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4%5.5–7.3 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7%5.8–8.3 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.7–3.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.4%14.4–20.7 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.3%11.4–17.3 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.1%21.2–31 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.4%16.3–23 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.9%31.6–42.9 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.9%5.3–8.7 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.1%74.6–81.3 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.8%61.5–68.3 | 62.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.7%83.3–87.9 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.8%75.1–80.4 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.3%62.8–71.9 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.4%70.6–83.3 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.4%22–29.1 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.4%29.3–40.1 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.4%17–24.2 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.5%8.2–13.2 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.9%7.1–11 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.2%5.1–7.5 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.1%5–7.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.8%5.9–10 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.3%23–31.7 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.7%9.5–13.8 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.4%11.2–15.5 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.5%5.6–7.4 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.2–4.4 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.1%5.9–8.3 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.5–3.5 | 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 Coldwater
Is Coldwater a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Coldwater is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #269 of 993 in Ohio. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Coldwater?
CDC estimates 35.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.4% and 42.6%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Coldwater?
Grand Lake Health System in Saint Marys, 14.4 miles in a straight line from Coldwater’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Coldwater have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.3–8.7%), 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 Coldwater 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 Coldwater.
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.