Photo: Roseohioresident · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Empire residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Empire, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Empire. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Empire
Smoking is more common in Empire
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.9%), vs 15.4% across Ohio. Habits ↓
COPD runs high in Empire
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 8% across Ohio. Conditions ↓
Empire sleeps less
44% of adults sleep under 7 hours a night, vs 37.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
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 Empire’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
0.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Empire adults…
Empire runs above OH on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Empire
No hospital or community health center in Empire 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 Empire; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Empire adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Empire adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
4 in 10 Empire 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.
11.9% of Empire adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Empire and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratton | — | — | — | — |
Stratton: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Empire adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Empire
Why doesn’t Empire have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Empire.
What hospital is closest to Empire?
East Liverpool City Hospital in East Liverpool, 7.9 miles in a straight line from Empire’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Empire?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Medical Care Community Health Center - Newell in Newell, 7.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Empire.
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.