Photo: JonRidinger · CC BY 3.0On CDC estimates, Hiram is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns
Hiram differs from Ohio on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 18 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hiram. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hiram
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Hiram
Hiram runs below Ohio on nine chronic conditions, most of all stroke (1.5% vs 3.7%), diabetes (5.4% vs 13.2%) and heart disease (3.1% vs 7.1%). A young population is part of it: only 12% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%). Conditions ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Hiram doesn’t win on
20.3% of adults binge drink, vs 16.6% across Ohio, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Hiram is an active town
Only 17.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
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 Hiram’s likely range.
What’s behind Hiram’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hiram is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than almost every U.S. town); mental distress pulls it down (better than 8%).
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). Hiram’s median household income is $75,313; among the 10,840 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($56K–$94K), it’s healthier than 98%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Hiram adults…
Hiram runs below OH on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Hiram residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
1.9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Hiram
No hospital or community health center in Hiram 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 Hiram; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hiram adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Hiram adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hiram runs above Ohio.
4 in 10 Hiram 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.
6.1% of Hiram adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Hiram and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiram | A | 25.4% | 5.4% | 8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hiram adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hiram
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hiram is better than Ohio on 18 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Hiram’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hiram | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.8%9.4–14.5 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 8.6%7.2–10.2 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.2%16.7–23.6 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 25.4%20.4–30.6 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 5.4%4.6–6.2 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 19.8%17.3–22.4 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 23%20.2–25.7 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 14.6%12.8–16.3 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11%9.6–12.4 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.4%4–4.9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.1%2.7–3.5 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.5%2.9–4.2 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 1.5%1.3–1.7 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.9%8.8–13.2 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8%6.1–10.1 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 17.2%13.4–21.4 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 20.3%16.8–23.9 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.9%33.6–44.2 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.3%4.3–8.9 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.9%70.7–78.7 | 79.9% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.4%63.9–70.5 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 77.8%72.8–81.6 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 64.1%61.5–66.6 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.6%64–72.7 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.9%69.9–82.8 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.3%21.6–29 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 42.7%37–48.5 | 35% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.5%18.4–26.9 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.4%7.3–13.8 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.7%6.5–11 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.4%4.2–6.6 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.6%5.8–9.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.1%4.2–8.3 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.4%18.9–28.2 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 5.9%4.9–7 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.2%11.8–18.8 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 3.5%3.1–4 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.9%2.4–3.4 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.5%5.1–8.1 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| 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 Hiram
Is Hiram a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hiram is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 98%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hiram?
CDC estimates 25.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 20.4% and 30.6%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hiram?
University Hospitals Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, 10.8 miles in a straight line from Hiram’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hiram have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.3–8.9%), 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 Hiram 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 Hiram.
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.