Look About Lodge · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Hudson is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns
Hudson differs from Ohio on 26 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 25 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hudson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hudson
Against towns with similar incomes, Hudson’s lead shrinks
Hudson is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns, but 60% of the 1,652 towns with similar household incomes ($129K–$214K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Hudson is an active town
Only 16.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Ohio. The town has 28 miles of trails across 18 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Hudson keeps up with checkups
It beats Ohio on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.9% vs 79.9%) and dentist visits (78.3% vs 62.9%). Checkups ↓
Few Hudson adults smoke
7.9% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 15.4% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Hudson is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its A tops all six graded neighbors. The closest is Twinsburg Township (A−). Around town ↓
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 Hudson’s likely range.
What’s behind Hudson’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hudson is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns, #25 of 993 in Ohio. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 97% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 78%.
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). Hudson’s median household income is $171,427; among the 1,652 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($129K–$214K), it’s healthier than 60%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
28 miles of trails across 18 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Hudson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Hudson and the towns around it
Hudson has the best Health Grade of the 7 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson | A | 31% | 10.2% | 7.9% | CDC place |
| Macedonia | B+ | 34.6% | 12.6% | 11.5% | CDC place |
| Streetsboro | B | 33.6% | 11.9% | 14.9% | CDC place |
| Twinsburg Township | A− | 33.5% | 11.9% | 10.1% | ZIP codes |
| Boston Heights | A− | 34.7% | 12.3% | 11.7% | CDC place |
| Boston Township | A− | 33.8% | 11.9% | 11.5% | ZIP codes |
| Stow | A− | 33.7% | 10.9% | 11.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Hudson adults…
Hudson runs below OH on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Hudson
No hospital or community health center in Hudson 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 Hudson; ≈ 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).
How Hudson adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Hudson does better than Ohio.
3 in 10 Hudson 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.
3.4% of Hudson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hudson adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hudson
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hudson is better than Ohio on 25 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Hudson’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hudson | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.7%10.1–13.4 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.1%8.9–11.4 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11.2–14.3 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31%26.7–35.5 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10.2%9–11.7 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.8%29.7–36 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.7%34.3–41 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29%26.3–31.9 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.8–11 | 11.1% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.7%9.8–11.7 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%4.9–6.1 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.8%4.1–5.5 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.3–2.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.1%4.1–6.2 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.9%6.6–9.3 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 16.6%14.2–19.4 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.2%13.8–18.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.2%28.5–35.9 | 37.9% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 3.6%3–4.4 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.9%80.3–85.2 | 79.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 78.3%76–80.4 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.1%90–92.3 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81%78.4–83.4 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.5%68.9–75.9 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75%69–80.4 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.3%20.5–26.4 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.6%24.6–32.9 | 35% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 15.7%13.3–18.4 | 21.3% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 5.3%4.3–6.4 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 5.1%4.2–6.1 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.7%3.1–4.3 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 3.6%3.1–4.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 3.4%2.7–4.3 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21.7%19.1–24.6 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.1%7.9–10.6 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 8.3%7.3–9.5 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.6%5–6.4 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.6%2.3–2.9 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.5%4–5.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.1%1.9–2.4 | 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 Hudson
Is Hudson a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hudson is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns: A for health, #25 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 60%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hudson?
CDC estimates 31% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.7% and 35.5%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hudson?
Summa Western Reserve Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls, 8.2 miles in a straight line from Hudson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hudson have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 3.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3–4.4%), 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 Hudson 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 Hudson.
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.