Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Lyndhurst is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns
Lyndhurst differs from Ohio on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 23 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lyndhurst. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lyndhurst
Lyndhurst is older than Ohio, yet healthier on chronic conditions
Lyndhurst runs below Ohio on five chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5.5% vs 8%), diabetes (10.1% vs 13.2%) and obesity (28.8% vs 37.1%). That’s despite an older population: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%). Conditions ↓
Lyndhurst keeps up with checkups
It beats Ohio on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (75.1% vs 62.9%) and cholesterol checks (91.1% vs 86.1%). Checkups ↓
Lyndhurst is an active town
Only 17.1% 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 Lyndhurst’s likely range.
What’s behind Lyndhurst’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lyndhurst is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns, #32 of 993 in Ohio. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 95% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 79%.
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). Lyndhurst’s median household income is $91,238; among the 9,833 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($68K–$114K), it’s healthier than 98%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Lyndhurst adults…
Lyndhurst runs below OH on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Lyndhurst is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Lyndhurst as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lyndhurst adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
7.3 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Care in and near Lyndhurst
No hospital or community health center in Lyndhurst 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 Lyndhurst; ≈ 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).
How Lyndhurst adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Lyndhurst does better than Ohio.
1 in 3 Lyndhurst 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.
5.3% of Lyndhurst adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Lyndhurst and the towns around it
Lyndhurst’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst | A | 28.8% | 10.1% | 9.2% | CDC place |
| Mayfield Heights | A− | 30.8% | 11.3% | 12.3% | CDC place |
| South Euclid | B+ | 35.2% | 12.1% | 11.8% | CDC place |
| Highland Heights | A | 27.6% | 10.5% | 9.5% | CDC place |
| Richmond Heights | B− | 36.9% | 15.7% | 13.5% | CDC place |
| Beachwood | A+ | 26.1% | 10.6% | 7.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lyndhurst adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lyndhurst
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lyndhurst is better than Ohio on 23 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Lyndhurst’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lyndhurst | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13%11.3–14.7 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.6%9.3–11.9 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.8%11.4–14.4 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.8%25.5–32.5 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10.1%8.9–11.4 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 34.8%32.2–37.7 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.1%36.3–42.1 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.5%26.2–31 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.4–11.7 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.6%9.7–11.5 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.4–6.7 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.5%4.8–6.3 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.1%5–7.3 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.2%7.9–10.9 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 17.1%14.8–19.6 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.5%16.3–21 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.1%29.1–35.3 | 37.9% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.8%4–5.8 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.5%79.2–83.7 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 75.1%72.9–77.2 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.1%89.9–92.1 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.2%77.9–82.4 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 74%70.9–76.9 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 82.1%77.8–85.8 | 76% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.6%20.2–25.3 | 25.4% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 33.3%29.4–37.4 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.1%15.5–20.9 | 21.3% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.5%6.2–8.9 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.8%5.7–8 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5%4.3–5.8 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.6%3.9–5.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.3%4.3–6.4 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.8%21.1–26.6 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.8%9.4–12.3 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.2%8.2–10.5 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.1%5.4–6.8 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.2%2.8–3.5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.5%4.8–6.3 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.2–2.8 | 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 Lyndhurst
Is Lyndhurst a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lyndhurst is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns: A for health, #32 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 98%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lyndhurst?
CDC estimates 28.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.5% and 32.5%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lyndhurst?
Lake Health Beachwood Medical Center in Beachwood, 3.6 miles in a straight line from Lyndhurst’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Lyndhurst have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4–5.8%), 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 Lyndhurst more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lyndhurst.
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.