Photo: Nyttend · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Glouster is healthier than 47%
Glouster trails Ohio on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Glouster. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Glouster
Dental care lags in Glouster
50.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 21.6% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
Glouster is in the bottom 8% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Glouster is healthier than only 8% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on physical distress, mental distress, diabetes and smoking. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Glouster
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (18.7%), vs 14.1% across Ohio. Utility shut-off threats (10.7% vs 8.3%) and no reliable transportation (9.8% vs 7.7%) are higher too. 17.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Glouster is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Glouster is healthier than 8%. Against the 1,962 towns with similar household incomes ($29K–$48K), it’s healthier than 47%. Health Grade ↓
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 Glouster’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Glouster’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Glouster is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 24% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 3%).
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). Glouster’s median household income is $38,375; among the 1,962 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($29K–$48K), it’s healthier than 47%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Glouster adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.9% of Glouster adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Out of every 100 Glouster adults…
Glouster runs above OH on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Glouster
No hospital or community health center in Glouster 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 Glouster; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
0.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Glouster adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Glouster runs above Ohio.
4 in 10 Glouster 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.
Glouster and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Glouster adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Glouster
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Glouster is better than Ohio on 0 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Glouster’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Glouster | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.2%21.3–29 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%14.7–19.2 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.4%18.9–23.7 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.6%34.5–44.8 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.2%13.1–17.2 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 41%37.4–44.4 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.8%34.3–41.3 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.2%29.3–35.2 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.3%10.9–13.7 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.9%8–9.8 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.3%7.3–9.3 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.2%9.4–13 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.3%3.8–4.9 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.6%17.9–25.6 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 22.1%18.3–25.7 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.6%26.7–36.2 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.2%15.5–21.2 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.4%36.1–46.7 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.2%7.7–13.1 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.7%74.4–80.8 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.7%47–54.4 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83%80.2–85.4 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.8%74–79.3 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.4%54.5–64 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.1%63.7–77.9 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 31.2%27.8–34.8 | 25.4% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 37.4%32.3–42.6 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.3%19.6–27.3 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.7%14.8–22.9 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14%11.4–16.8 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.7%9–12.6 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.8%8.2–11.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.9%14.1–22 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.9%30.3–39.3 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.3%14.5–19.9 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18%15.5–20.7 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7–9.1 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.3%5.3–7.2 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.1%9.4–12.8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.1%4.3–6 | 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 Glouster
Is Glouster a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Glouster is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns: D for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Glouster?
CDC estimates 39.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.5% and 44.8%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Glouster?
Ohiohealth O'bleness Hospital in Athens, 12.1 miles in a straight line from Glouster’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Glouster have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.7–13.1%), 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 Glouster 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 Glouster.
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.