Photo: Derek Jensen (Tysto) · Public domainWhere Kelleys Island residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kelleys Island, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kelleys Island. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kelleys Island
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Kelleys Island
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.4%), vs 8.7% across Ohio. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Arthritis is also above the state: 40.2%, vs 29.8% across Ohio. In all, Kelleys Island runs above Ohio on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Kelleys Island keeps up with checkups
It beats Ohio on five of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (86.1% vs 79.9%) and dentist visits (71.5% vs 62.9%). Checkups ↓
Kelleys Island adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (29% vs 35%), frequent mental distress (13% vs 17.5%), lack of emotional support (17.2% vs 21.3%) and depression (21.7% vs 25.4%) all run below 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 Kelleys Island’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Kelleys Island adults…
Kelleys Island runs below OH on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Kelleys Island adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Kelleys Island adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Kelleys Island does better than Ohio.
3 in 10 Kelleys Island 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 Kelleys Island
1 community health center in Kelleys Island, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Kelleys Island; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
9.5 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.5% of Kelleys Island adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Kelleys Island and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Kelleys Island adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Kelleys Island
Why doesn’t Kelleys Island have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Kelleys Island.
What hospital is closest to Kelleys Island?
Firelands Regional Medical Center in Sandusky, 10.8 miles in a straight line from Kelleys Island’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Kelleys Island?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ki Addison Road in Kelleys Island, 0.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kelleys Island.
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.