Photo: Ohio Redevelopment Projects · CC BY 2.0Where Highland Hills residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Highland Hills, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Highland Hills. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Highland Hills
Stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure run high in Highland Hills
1 in 13 adults have had a stroke (7.7%), about twice the Ohio rate. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (23.4%), vs 13.2% across Ohio. High blood pressure is also above the state: 53.8%, vs 37.2% across Ohio. In all, Highland Hills runs above Ohio on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%), and stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Highland Hills
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (32.3%), more than twice the Ohio rate. Utility shut-off threats (18.4% vs 8.3%) and no reliable transportation (15.6% vs 7.7%) are higher too. 31% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Highland Hills adults lack emotional support
3 in 10 adults lack social or emotional support (30.8%), vs 21.3% across Ohio. Loneliness is above the state too: 42.2%, vs 35% across Ohio. Mind & connection ↓
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 Highland Hills’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Highland Hills adults…
Highland Hills runs below OH on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 10. Tap one to see it as people.
Highland Hills is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Highland Hills as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
31% of Highland Hills adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
How Highland Hills adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Highland Hills runs above Ohio.
2 in 5 Highland Hills 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.
Care in and near Highland Hills
No hospital or community health center in Highland Hills 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 Highland Hills; ≈ 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 Highland Hills adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Highland Hills 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrensville Heights | C− | 43.4% | 18.9% | 16.3% | CDC place |
| Shaker Heights | A | 31.1% | 11% | 8.5% | CDC place |
| Beachwood | A+ | 26.1% | 10.6% | 7.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Highland Hills adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Highland Hills
Why doesn’t Highland Hills have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Highland Hills.
What hospital is closest to Highland Hills?
University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood, 1.1 miles in a straight line from Highland Hills’ 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 Highland Hills?
35 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Signature Health Beachwood Clinic in Beachwood, 1.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Highland Hills.
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.