Photo: Catsmeowmeow · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Lakewood is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns
Lakewood differs from Ohio on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 20 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lakewood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lakewood
Binge drinking is the habit Lakewood doesn’t win on
23% of adults binge drink, vs 16.6% across Ohio, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Lakewood
Lakewood runs below Ohio on eight chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (8.3% vs 13.2%), stroke (2.4% vs 3.7%) and heart disease (4.7% vs 7.1%). Conditions ↓
Health varies a lot right around Lakewood
Grades next door run from Rocky River (A+) to Cleveland (D). Lakewood is an A. Around town ↓
Lakewood is an active town
Only 17.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
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 Lakewood’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Lakewood’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lakewood is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns, #75 of 993 in Ohio. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 95% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 65%.
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). Lakewood’s median household income is $68,954; among the 10,448 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($52K–$86K), it’s healthier than 99%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
2.2 miles of trails across 13 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Lakewood adults…
Lakewood runs below OH on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Lakewood and the towns around it
Lakewood’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood | A | 30.6% | 8.3% | 12% | CDC place |
| Cleveland | D | 42.2% | 17.7% | 21.5% | CDC place |
| Rocky River | A+ | 27.8% | 9.5% | 9.1% | CDC place |
| Fairview Park | A | 30.7% | 10.2% | 12.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Lakewood
2 community health centers in Lakewood, 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 Lakewood; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Lakewood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Lakewood adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
4 in 10 Lakewood 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.
8.1% of Lakewood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lakewood adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lakewood
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lakewood is better than Ohio on 20 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Lakewood’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lakewood | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14%12.5–15.6 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.7%9.6–11.9 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.6–17.9 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.6%27.3–34.2 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.3%7.4–9.3 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.3%26–30.7 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.3%30.7–35.9 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 22.1%20.3–24.1 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11%9.9–12.2 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.1%6.5–7.8 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.7%4.2–5.2 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.3%4.8–5.9 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.2–2.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.3%8.6–12.1 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12%10.6–13.5 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 17.6%15.5–19.9 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 23%20.2–25.9 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.9%31.8–38.2 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.5%5.6–7.5 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.1%73.3–78.8 | 79.9% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.5%66–70.9 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.8%84.1–87.3 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72%69.4–74.5 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68%64.6–71.2 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79%74.1–83.1 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.7%24.1–29.5 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36%32.1–40 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19%16.5–21.7 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.5%9–12 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.1%7.8–10.4 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.8%5.9–7.7 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.3%5.6–7.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.1%6.9–9.4 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.8%21.5–26.4 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.2%8.2–10.3 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.1%10.8–13.4 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.9%4.4–5.5 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.4%3.1–3.7 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.3%5.7–7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.6%2.3–2.8 | 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 Lakewood
Is Lakewood a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lakewood is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns: A for health, #75 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 99%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lakewood?
CDC estimates 30.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.3% and 34.2%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lakewood?
Fairview Hospital in Cleveland, 2.5 miles in a straight line from Lakewood’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lakewood have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.6–7.5%), 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 Lakewood more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lakewood.
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.