Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Edison residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Edison, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Edison. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Edison
Care in and near Edison
No hospital or community health center in Edison 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 Edison; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Edison adults…
On every condition, Edison is about the same as Ohio. 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 Edison adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Edison adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Edison 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.
9.7% of Edison adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Edison and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Gilead | C | 39.6% | 13.5% | 17% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Edison adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Edison
Why doesn’t Edison have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Edison.
What hospital is closest to Edison?
Ohiohealth Morrow County Hospital in Mount Gilead, 0.9 miles in a straight line from Edison’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Edison?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Southeast, Inc. - Mt. Gilead Heatlh Center in Mount Gilead, 1.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Edison.
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.