Where Gilboa residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gilboa, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gilboa. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gilboa
Binge drinking is the habit Gilboa doesn’t win on
20.7% of adults binge drink, vs 16.6% across Ohio. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Gilboa is short on primary care and mental health care
Gilboa’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 ↓
Stroke and COPD are less common in Gilboa
Gilboa runs below Ohio on stroke (2.8% vs 3.7%), COPD (6.3% vs 8%) and diabetes (10.7% vs 13.2%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Gilboa adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, 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 Gilboa’s likely range.
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.
Care in and near Gilboa
No hospital or community health center in Gilboa 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 Gilboa; ≈ 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 Gilboa adults…
Gilboa runs below OH on 6 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.
8.2% of Gilboa adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gilboa adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Gilboa adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Gilboa 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.
Gilboa 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 Gilboa adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Gilboa
Why doesn’t Gilboa have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gilboa.
What hospital is closest to Gilboa?
Bluffton Hospital in Bluffton, 9.2 miles in a straight line from Gilboa’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gilboa.
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.