On CDC estimates, Lake Mohawk is healthier than 17% of U.S. towns
Lake Mohawk differs from Ohio on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lake Mohawk. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake Mohawk
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Lake Mohawk
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.1%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.8%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Cancer is also above the state: 11.3%, vs 8.7% across Ohio. In all, Lake Mohawk runs above Ohio on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 49% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%), and COPD, heart disease and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Lake Mohawk, and more people treating it
43.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Ohio 37.2%), but 83.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. 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 Lake Mohawk’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Lake Mohawk’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lake Mohawk is healthier than 17% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 44% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 10%).
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). Lake Mohawk’s median household income is $75,496; among the 10,833 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($57K–$94K), it’s healthier than 10%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Lake Mohawk compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 83.3% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Lake Mohawk adults…
Lake Mohawk runs below OH on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Lake Mohawk is an older town: 49% 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 Lake Mohawk as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lake Mohawk adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Care in and near Lake Mohawk
No hospital or community health center in Lake Mohawk 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 Lake Mohawk; ≈ 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 Lake Mohawk adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Lake Mohawk 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.
11.8% of Lake Mohawk adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Lake Mohawk and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Mohawk | C− | 39.2% | 16.1% | 18.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lake Mohawk adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lake Mohawk
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lake Mohawk is better than Ohio on 2 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Lake Mohawk’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lake Mohawk | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.4%18.7–26.3 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.3–19.1 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15–19.8 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.2%32.1–46.4 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.1%13.7–18.6 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.4%39.1–47.7 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.5%38.1–46.8 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 37.9%34.2–41.8 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11%9.7–12.4 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.3%10.1–12.5 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.8%8.5–11.1 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.1%9.3–13.2 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.7%4–5.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.8%8.8–13.1 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.5%15–22.3 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 32.2%26.8–38.2 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.8%12.1–17.6 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.9%32.8–44.9 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.6%5.8–9.6 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.9%78.7–84.7 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.4%55.6–62.8 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.3%85.3–89.2 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.3%80.8–85.6 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69%64.4–73.4 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.7%69.5–82.9 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.9%21.4–28.7 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.4%28.2–38.7 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.5%17.1–24.2 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.5%10.8–16.6 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.7%7.9–11.6 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.5%6.2–8.8 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.2%6–8.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.8%9.2–14.8 | 11.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.4%30.3–41 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.7%14.8–20.8 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.4%12.2–16.8 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.2%8–10.4 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%4.6–6.3 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.1%7.6–10.6 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%3.8–5.3 | 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 Lake Mohawk
Is Lake Mohawk a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lake Mohawk is healthier than 17% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 10%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lake Mohawk?
CDC estimates 39.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.1% and 46.4%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lake Mohawk?
Aultman Hospital in Canton, 14.4 miles in a straight line from Lake Mohawk’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lake Mohawk have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.8–9.6%), 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 Lake Mohawk more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lake Mohawk.
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.