Photo: Photo by and ©2006 Dustin M. Ramsey (Kralizec!) · CC BY-SA 2.5Where Helena residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Helena, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Helena. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Helena
Cancer and heart disease run high in Helena
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 8.7% across Ohio. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. In all, Helena runs above Ohio on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Helena 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 Helena’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Helena adults…
Helena runs below OH on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. 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.
8.5% of Helena adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Care in and near Helena
No hospital or community health center in Helena 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 Helena; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Helena adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Helena adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Helena 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.
Helena and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Helena adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Helena
Why doesn’t Helena have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Helena.
What hospital is closest to Helena?
Mercy Health - Tiffin Hospital in Tiffin, 16.7 miles in a straight line from Helena’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 Helena?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Services - Main Site in Fremont, 7.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Helena.
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.