Photo: SilentMatt Psychedelic · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Fairlawn is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns
Fairlawn differs from Ohio on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 18 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fairlawn. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fairlawn
Fairlawn keeps up with checkups
It beats Ohio on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.5% vs 79.9%) and dentist visits (71% vs 62.9%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Fairlawn
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.3%), vs 8.7% across Ohio. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Health varies a lot right around Fairlawn
Grades next door run from Montrose-Ghent (A) to Akron (D). Fairlawn is an A−. Around town ↓
Few Fairlawn adults smoke
9.7% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 15.4% 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 Fairlawn’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Fairlawn’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fairlawn is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns, #130 of 993 in Ohio. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 90% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 45%).
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). Fairlawn’s median household income is $97,055; among the 9,015 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($73K–$121K), it’s healthier than 79%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fairlawn adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Out of every 100 Fairlawn adults…
Fairlawn runs below OH on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Fairlawn is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Fairlawn as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
4.7 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Fairlawn and the towns around it
Fairlawn’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairlawn | A− | 33.3% | 12.4% | 9.7% | CDC place |
| Bath Township | A | 32.5% | 12% | 9.1% | ZIP codes |
| Montrose-Ghent | A | 32% | 12.1% | 8.8% | CDC place |
| Akron | D | 42.7% | 16.5% | 19.6% | CDC place |
| Copley Township | B | 36.1% | 13.1% | 12.5% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Fairlawn
No hospital or community health center in Fairlawn 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 Fairlawn; ≈ 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).
How Fairlawn adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Fairlawn does better than Ohio.
3 in 10 Fairlawn 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.
5.9% of Fairlawn adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fairlawn adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Fairlawn
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Fairlawn is better than Ohio on 18 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Fairlawn’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Fairlawn | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.9%12.6–17.5 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.7%10.2–13.5 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12.2–15.8 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.3%28.8–37.9 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.4%10.8–14.2 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.2%33.9–40.6 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.6%35.2–42.1 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.3%29.4–35.3 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.3–11.6 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.3%10.3–12.4 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7%5.9–7.7 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.2%5.2–7.4 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.3%2.9–3.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.7%4.6–6.9 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.7%7.8–11.8 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 21.2%17.9–25.1 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 14.4%12.2–16.7 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.9%32–39.8 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.1%4.1–6.3 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.5%81.1–85.8 | 79.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71%68.2–73.5 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.3%88.9–91.6 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.8%80.6–85 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 74.3%70.8–77.5 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.1%67.9–79.6 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.3%20.4–26.2 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.7%26.4–35.3 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 17.9%15.1–21.1 | 21.3% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.1%6.5–10 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.3%6–8.8 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.2%4.4–6.2 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.9%4.1–5.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.9%4.6–7.5 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.9%23.4–30.7 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.3%10.4–14.4 | 13.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.9%8.5–11.6 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.9%6–7.9 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.6%3.1–4.1 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6%5.1–7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.4–3.2 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Fairlawn
Is Fairlawn a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fairlawn is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #130 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 79%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Fairlawn?
CDC estimates 33.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.8% and 37.9%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Fairlawn?
Akron General Medical Center in Akron, 5.8 miles in a straight line from Fairlawn’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Fairlawn have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.1–6.3%), 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 Fairlawn more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fairlawn.
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.