Where Dola residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dola, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dola. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dola
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Dola
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.6%), vs 8.7% across Ohio. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Arthritis is also above the state: 37.2%, vs 29.8% across Ohio. In all, Dola runs above Ohio on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Dola, and more people treating it
45.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Ohio 37.2%), but 82.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Dola adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Ohio. 1 in 11 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 9 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Dola’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Dola adults…
Dola runs above OH on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dola adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.9% of Dola adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Care in and near Dola
No hospital or community health center in Dola 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 Dola; ≈ 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).
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.
How Dola adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Dola 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.
Dola and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dola adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dola
Why doesn’t Dola have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dola.
What hospital is closest to Dola?
Hardin Memorial Hospital in Kenton, 11.0 miles in a straight line from Dola’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dola.
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.