Where Kidron residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kidron, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kidron. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kidron
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Kidron
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.1%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.7%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Kidron runs above Ohio on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Kidron
55.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 19.7% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
1 in 9 working-age adults in Kidron has no health insurance
11.4% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8% across Ohio. 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 Kidron’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Kidron adults…
Kidron runs above OH on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Kidron is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Kidron as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Kidron adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Care in and near Kidron
No hospital or community health center in Kidron 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 Kidron; ≈ 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Kidron adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
4 in 10 Kidron 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.
13.2% of Kidron adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Kidron and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Union Township | C− | 38.2% | 12.7% | 19.5% | ZIP codes |
| Sugar Creek Township | C | 37.8% | 13.4% | 17.3% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Kidron adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Kidron
Why doesn’t Kidron have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Kidron.
What hospital is closest to Kidron?
Aultman Orrville Hospital in Orrville, 5.9 miles in a straight line from Kidron’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kidron.
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.