Photo: Roseohioresident · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Lafferty residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lafferty, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lafferty. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lafferty
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Lafferty
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.9%), vs 8.7% across Ohio. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Arthritis is also above the state: 36.1%, vs 29.8% across Ohio. In all, Lafferty runs above Ohio on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Lafferty, and more people treating it
41.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Ohio 37.2%), but 83.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Lafferty adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Ohio. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Lafferty’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lafferty adults…
Lafferty runs above OH on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lafferty adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.8% of Lafferty adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Care in and near Lafferty
No hospital or community health center in Lafferty 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 Lafferty; ≈ 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.
How Lafferty adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Lafferty 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.
Lafferty 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Township | D | 41.2% | 14.6% | 18.9% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lafferty adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lafferty
Why doesn’t Lafferty have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lafferty.
What hospital is closest to Lafferty?
Harrison Community Hospital in Cadiz, 10.0 miles in a straight line from Lafferty’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lafferty?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ohhc St. Clairsville in Saint Clairsville, 3.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lafferty.
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.