Photo: Nyttend · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Holgate is healthier than 83%
Holgate differs from Ohio on 4 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Holgate. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Holgate
Cancer runs high in Holgate
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.2%), vs 8.7% across Ohio. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Holgate is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Holgate is healthier than 46%. Against the 6,030 towns with similar household incomes ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 83%. Health Grade ↓
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 Holgate’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Holgate’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Holgate is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 69% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 26%).
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). Holgate’s median household income is $50,690; among the 6,030 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 83%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Holgate adults…
Holgate runs below OH on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Holgate is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Holgate as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Holgate
No hospital or community health center in Holgate 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 Holgate; ≈ 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 Holgate adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Holgate adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Holgate 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.
8.6% of Holgate adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Holgate and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holgate | B− | 37.4% | 13.4% | 14.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Holgate adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Holgate
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Holgate is better than Ohio on 2 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Holgate’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Holgate | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.4%16.2–22.9 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.3%12.3–16.4 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%13.9–18 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.4%29.6–45.4 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.4%11.5–15.4 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.7%34.5–42.9 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.3%34–42.7 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.6%27.3–34.1 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.2%9–11.5 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.2%9.2–11.4 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.8%6.8–9 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.8%6.5–9.3 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.3–4.4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.4%10–15 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.1%11.4–16.7 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 29.2%24.1–34.5 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.2–19.1 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.1%30.7–44 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.2%8.3–12.4 | 8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.4%77.1–83.5 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.5%60.8–68.1 | 62.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.4%85.5–89.1 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.8%78.3–83.2 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.6%60.8–70.5 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.2%68.7–82.6 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.7%19.3–26.4 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.8%29.3–40.3 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.4%17.9–25.2 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.1%9.8–14.9 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.2%8.4–12.1 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.5%5.5–7.7 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.5%5.6–7.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.6%6.9–10.7 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.8%26.2–35.3 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.8%12.4–17.5 | 13.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.3%11.4–15.4 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8%7–9 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.2–5.7 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.8%6.6–9.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.1–4.2 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Holgate
Is Holgate a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Holgate is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Holgate?
CDC estimates 37.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.6% and 45.4%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Holgate?
Henry County Hospital in Napoleon, 11.2 miles in a straight line from Holgate’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Holgate have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.3–12.4%), 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 Holgate more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Holgate.
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.