Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Elyria is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns
Elyria trails Ohio on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Elyria. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elyria
Making ends meet is harder in Elyria
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19.9%), vs 14.1% across Ohio. Utility shut-off threats (11.5% vs 8.3%) and no reliable transportation (10.5% vs 7.7%) are higher too. 18.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Elyria
57.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 20.7% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
More Elyria adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.5%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Health varies a lot right around Elyria
Grades next door run from North Ridgeville (B+) to Sheffield Township (D−). Elyria is a D. Around town ↓
Elyria has a top-rated hospital
University Hospitals - Elyria Medical Center is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare. Getting care ↓
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 Elyria’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Elyria’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Elyria is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns, #855 of 993 in Ohio. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 25% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 9%).
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). Elyria’s median household income is $54,945; among the 7,402 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$69K), it’s healthier than 19%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.2% of Elyria adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Keeping up with care
Share of Elyria adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
9.1 miles of trails across 13 parks and preserves
Care in and near Elyria
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Elyria, 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 Elyria; ≈ 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).
Elyria and the towns around it
Elyria’s Health Grade ranks 7th of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elyria | D | 39.5% | 15.7% | 18.8% | CDC place |
| Carlisle Township | C | 37.2% | 14.1% | 16.6% | ZIP codes |
| Elyria Township | D | 39.2% | 15.7% | 18.5% | ZIP codes |
| Eaton Township | B− | 36.2% | 13% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
| Amherst Township | C+ | 36.4% | 14.2% | 15.4% | ZIP codes |
| North Ridgeville | B+ | 33.8% | 12% | 12.5% | CDC place |
| Sheffield | B+ | 33.2% | 13.1% | 11.7% | CDC place |
| Sheffield Township | D− | 45.2% | 19.9% | 22% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Elyria adults…
Elyria runs above OH on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Elyria adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Elyria runs above Ohio.
1 in 3 Elyria adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Elyria adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Elyria
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Elyria is better than Ohio on 0 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Elyria’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Elyria | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.9%21.5–26.5 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%15–18.5 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20%18–22.1 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.5%34–45.4 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.7%14–17.6 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.4%36.9–44.1 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.3%34.6–42 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33%30–36.1 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.1%10.8–13.5 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.7%7.9–9.6 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.2%7.5–9 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.2%9.2–11.2 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%4.1–4.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.7%17.5–23.9 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.8%16.7–21.1 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 33.5%29.6–37.7 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.3%12.8–18 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.5%36.1–46.8 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.4%9.2–11.9 | 8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.5%76.5–82.5 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.2%53.8–60.4 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.5%82.8–86.2 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80%77.7–82.2 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.8%60–69.1 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.5%67.5–80.5 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.1%23.8–30.7 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.7%29.7–39.6 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.9%19.4–26.2 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.9%17.4–22.3 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.1%13.1–17.1 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.5%10.1–13 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.5%9.3–11.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.2%16.1–20.3 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35%31.3–38.8 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.6%15.8–19.6 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.8%15.1–18.6 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.6%6.9–8.5 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.6%6.1–7.2 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.7%9.7–11.7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.2%4.8–5.7 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Elyria
Is Elyria a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Elyria is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns: D for health, #855 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 19%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Elyria?
CDC estimates 39.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 34% and 45.4%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Elyria?
Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital in Avon, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Elyria’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Elyria have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.2–11.9%), 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 Elyria more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Elyria.
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.