Photo: Nyttend · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Holland is healthier than 71%
Holland differs from Ohio on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Holland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Holland
Holland is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Holland is healthier than 51%. Against the 9,913 towns with similar household incomes ($49K–$81K), it’s healthier than 71%. Health Grade ↓
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Holland
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.5%), vs 8.7% across Ohio. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Holland runs above Ohio on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 31% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%), and cancer, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Holland, and more people treating it
42.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Ohio 37.2%), but 85.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Holland keeps up with checkups
It beats Ohio on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84.6% vs 79.9%) and dentist visits (65.7% vs 62.9%). Checkups ↓
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 Holland’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Holland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Holland is healthier than 51% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 84% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 14%).
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). Holland’s median household income is $64,868; among the 9,913 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$81K), it’s healthier than 71%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Holland adults…
Holland runs below OH on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Holland is an older town: 31% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Holland as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Holland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Care in and near Holland
No hospital or community health center in Holland 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 Holland; ≈ 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.
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How Holland adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Holland does better than Ohio.
1 in 3 Holland 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.
8.2% of Holland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Holland and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holland | B− | 31.6% | 15.2% | 12.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Holland adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Holland
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Holland is better than Ohio on 14 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Holland’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Holland | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.3%17.1–23.5 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%12.8–16.8 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%13–16.5 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.6%27.4–36 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 15.2%13.2–17.3 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 42.2%38.7–45.8 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.1%37.6–44.4 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 38%34.7–41.1 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.4–11.7 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 12.5%11.3–13.7 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.5%8.2–10.8 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.3%7.5–11.1 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.8%4.1–5.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.5%8.4–10.9 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.7%10.6–15 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 29.1%24.8–33.4 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13%11.1–15.1 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.7%33.3–38.2 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.8%5.4–8.2 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 84.6%82.3–86.7 | 79.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.7%63.7–67.8 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.5%89.2–91.7 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 85.6%83.3–87.5 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.2%67.8–72.6 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.7%71.9–79.4 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.4%20.7–26.2 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.2%29.6–39 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.2%17.1–23.6 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.7%8.7–13 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.4%7–10 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6%5.1–7 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6%5.1–7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.2%6.6–10.1 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33%29–37.1 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.7%14.6–20.6 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12%10.3–13.9 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.1%7.8–10.4 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.2%4.3–6.2 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.4%6.9–10 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.4–4.9 | 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 Holland
Is Holland a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Holland is healthier than 51% 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 Holland?
CDC estimates 31.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.4% and 36%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Holland?
University of Toledo Medical Center in Toledo, 4.5 miles in a straight line from Holland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Holland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.4–8.2%), 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 Holland more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Holland.
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.