First Congregational Church · Photo: User:Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Marblehead residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Marblehead, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Marblehead. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Marblehead
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Marblehead
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.8%), vs 8.7% across Ohio. 37% of adults have arthritis, vs 29.8% across Ohio. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.8%, vs 7.1% across Ohio. In all, Marblehead runs above Ohio on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 43% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Marblehead keeps up with checkups
It beats Ohio on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84% vs 79.9%) and dentist visits (68.3% vs 62.9%). Checkups ↓
Marblehead adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (13% vs 17.5%), lack of emotional support (17.1% vs 21.3%) and depression (21.7% vs 25.4%) all run below Ohio. Mind & connection ↓
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 Marblehead’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Marblehead adults…
Marblehead runs below OH on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Marblehead is an older town: 43% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Marblehead as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Marblehead adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Marblehead adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Marblehead does better than Ohio.
3 in 10 Marblehead 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.
Care in and near Marblehead
No hospital or community health center in Marblehead 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 Marblehead; ≈ 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.
2.5 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.9% of Marblehead adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Marblehead and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Marblehead adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Marblehead
Why doesn’t Marblehead have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Marblehead.
What hospital is closest to Marblehead?
Firelands Regional Medical Center in Sandusky, 6.2 miles in a straight line from Marblehead’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Marblehead?
12 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ki Addison Road in Kelleys Island, 4.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Marblehead.
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.