Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Elgin residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Elgin, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 45894, 45838. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elgin
Elgin is short on primary care and mental health care
Elgin’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 ↓
Cancer and heart disease run high in Elgin
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 8.7% across Ohio. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Conditions ↓
Fewer Elgin adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Ohio. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 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 Elgin’s likely range; Elgin’s figures come from ZIP codes 45894, 45838, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Elgin
No hospital or community health center in Elgin 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 Elgin; ≈ 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 Elgin adults…
Elgin runs above OH on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.5% of Elgin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
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 Elgin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Elgin adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Elgin 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.
Elgin 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 Elgin adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Elgin
Why doesn’t Elgin have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Elgin.
What hospital is closest to Elgin?
Grand Lake Health System in Saint Marys, 14.8 miles in a straight line from Elgin’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Elgin?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Health Care of Northwest Ohio in Van Wert, 9.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Elgin.
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.