Photo: Sixflashphoto · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Grandview Heights is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns
Grandview Heights differs from Ohio on 27 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 25 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Grandview Heights. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Grandview Heights
Binge drinking is the habit Grandview Heights doesn’t win on
22.5% of adults binge drink, vs 16.6% across Ohio, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Grandview Heights is an active town
Only 13.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Grandview Heights
Grandview Heights runs below Ohio on nine chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3.3% vs 8%), stroke (1.7% vs 3.7%) and heart disease (3.5% vs 7.1%). A young population is part of it: only 11% 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 Grandview Heights’ likely range.
What’s behind Grandview Heights’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Grandview Heights is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns, #4 of 993 in Ohio. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than almost every town); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 80%.
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). Grandview Heights’ median household income is $117,672; among the 6,070 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($88K–$147K), it’s healthier than 99%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
1.1 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Grandview Heights adults…
Grandview Heights runs below OH on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Grandview Heights 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 Grandview Heights
No hospital or community health center in Grandview Heights 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 Grandview Heights; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Grandview Heights adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Grandview Heights adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Grandview Heights does better than Ohio.
1 in 3 Grandview Heights 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.
3.6% of Grandview Heights adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Grandview Heights and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandview Heights | A+ | 26.5% | 6.6% | 7.3% | CDC place |
| Marble Cliff | — | — | — | — |
Marble Cliff: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Grandview Heights adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Grandview Heights
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Grandview Heights is better than Ohio on 25 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Grandview Heights’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Grandview Heights | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 9.6%8.1–11.6 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 8.5%7.4–9.8 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.1%13.2–17.4 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.5%23.4–29.9 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 6.6%5.7–7.5 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 23.4%21.2–25.7 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30%27.5–32.5 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 19.2%17.4–21.1 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10%9–11.3 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7%6.4–7.6 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.5%3.1–4 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.3%2.8–4 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 1.7%1.5–1.9 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 4.7%3.8–5.7 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.3%5.7–9.5 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 13.1%11–15.7 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 22.5%19.9–25.2 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.1%28.2–34.1 | 37.9% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.4%3.4–6.2 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.1%75.6–80.6 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 75.9%73.6–78 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.6%85.4–89.4 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.9%69.1–74.6 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.7%67.5–73.6 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.6%77.1–85.5 | 76% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.7%24–29.6 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.5%30.8–38.4 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 16.6%14.1–19.4 | 21.3% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 5.6%4.2–8 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 5.5%4.3–7.2 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4%3.2–5 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.1%3.4–5.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 3.6%2.5–5.3 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 16.8%14.5–19.6 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 5.9%5–6.9 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.5%8–11.6 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 3.7%3.2–4.2 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.1%1.9–2.5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.2%3.5–5.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 1.6%1.4–1.9 | 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 Grandview Heights
Is Grandview Heights a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Grandview Heights is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #4 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 99%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Grandview Heights?
CDC estimates 26.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.4% and 29.9%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Grandview Heights?
Ohio State University State Health System in Columbus, 1.7 miles in a straight line from Grandview Heights’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Grandview Heights have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.4–6.2%), 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 Grandview Heights more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Grandview Heights.
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.