Photo: TnrSmith · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Grafton is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns
Grafton differs from Ohio on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Grafton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Grafton
Binge drinking is the habit Grafton doesn’t win on
20.6% of adults binge drink, vs 16.6% across Ohio. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Cancer and COPD are less common in Grafton
Grafton runs below Ohio on five chronic conditions, most of all cancer (6% vs 8.7%), COPD (5.9% vs 8%) and stroke (2.8% vs 3.7%). A young population is part of it: only 10% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%). Conditions ↓
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 Grafton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Grafton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Grafton is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns, #381 of 993 in Ohio. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 77% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 28%).
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). Grafton’s median household income is $90,724; among the 9,873 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($68K–$113K), it’s healthier than 35%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Grafton compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6% (U.S. 7.9%); coronary heart disease, 5.5% (U.S. 6.4%); stroke, 2.8% (U.S. 3.4%).
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
2.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Grafton adults…
Grafton runs below OH on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Grafton residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Grafton
No hospital or community health center in Grafton 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 Grafton; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Grafton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Grafton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Grafton runs above Ohio.
1 in 3 Grafton 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.
10.5% of Grafton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Grafton and the towns around it
Grafton has the best Health Grade of the 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton | B− | 38.8% | 11.7% | 17.1% | CDC place |
| Grafton Township | B− | 36.8% | 13% | 15.9% | ZIP codes |
| Eaton Township | B− | 36.2% | 13% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
| Carlisle Township | C | 37.2% | 14.1% | 16.6% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Grafton adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Grafton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Grafton is better than Ohio on 7 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Grafton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Grafton | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.8%15.2–20.9 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.3%10.8–14.2 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%15.5–19.8 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.8%33.2–44.9 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.7%10.1–13.4 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.9%32.3–39.9 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.2%29.6–37 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.1%20.6–25.9 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.5–10.9 | 11.1% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6%5.4–6.6 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%4.8–6.2 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.9%5–6.9 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.5–3.2 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.4%10.9–15.9 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.1%14.4–20.3 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.9%22–30.5 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 20.6%17.5–24.1 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.4%37.9–48.8 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.4%7.6–11.7 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.5%71.9–78.9 | 79.9% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.4%57–63.7 | 62.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.1%80.8–85.3 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.3%69.2–75.5 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.3%57.7–66.5 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.8%72.4–84.1 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.6%18.6–24.9 | 25.4% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 34.3%29.3–39.6 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.5%22.6–30.5 | 21.3% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.6%11.9–17.6 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.5%11.3–15.9 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.5%8–11 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.1%6.9–9.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.5%8.4–12.8 | 11.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.7%22.9–30.8 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.4%8.8–12.2 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.6%11.8–15.7 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.1%4.5–5.8 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.5–4.5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.6%5.7–7.6 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.8–3.7 | 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 Grafton
Is Grafton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Grafton is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #381 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 35%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Grafton?
CDC estimates 38.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.2% and 44.9%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Grafton?
Mercy Allen Hospital in Oberlin, 9.4 miles in a straight line from Grafton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Grafton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.6–11.7%), 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 Grafton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Grafton.
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.