Where Grand River residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Grand River, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Grand River. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Grand River
Cancer runs high in Grand River
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 8.7% across Ohio. Conditions ↓
Fewer Grand River adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, 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 Grand River’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Grand River adults…
Grand River runs below OH on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. 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% of Grand River adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Care in and near Grand River
No hospital or community health center in Grand River 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 Grand River; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
0.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Grand River adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Grand River adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Grand River 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.
Grand River and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairport Harbor | C− | 39.8% | 14.6% | 18.2% | CDC place |
| Painesville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mentor | B+ | 35.3% | 12.5% | 13.3% | CDC place |
Painesville Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Grand River adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Grand River
Why doesn’t Grand River have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Grand River.
What hospital is closest to Grand River?
Lake Health in Concord, 5.9 miles in a straight line from Grand River’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 Grand River?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Signature Health Painesville Health Center in Painesville, 2.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Grand River.
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.