Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Harrod residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Harrod, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Harrod. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Harrod
Binge drinking is the habit Harrod doesn’t win on
19.8% of adults binge drink, vs 16.6% across Ohio. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Harrod
Harrod runs below Ohio on five chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.7% vs 3.7%), diabetes (10.1% vs 13.2%) and heart disease (5.5% vs 7.1%). A young population is part of it: only 12% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Harrod 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 Harrod’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Harrod adults…
Harrod runs below OH on 8 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.
7.7% of Harrod adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Care in and near Harrod
No hospital or community health center in Harrod 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 Harrod; ≈ 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 Harrod adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Harrod adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
2 in 5 Harrod 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.
Harrod 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 Harrod adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Harrod
Why doesn’t Harrod have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Harrod.
What hospital is closest to Harrod?
Lima Memorial Health System in Lima, 9.0 miles in a straight line from Harrod’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 Harrod?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Dr. Gene Wright Community Health Center in Lima, 9.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Harrod.
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.