Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Mayfield is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns
Mayfield differs from Ohio on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 20 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mayfield. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mayfield
Mayfield is an active town
Only 17.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Cancer runs high in Mayfield
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.3%), vs 8.7% across Ohio. Conditions ↓
Mayfield keeps up with checkups
It beats Ohio on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (74.7% vs 62.9%) and cholesterol checks (91.2% vs 86.1%). 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 Mayfield’s likely range.
What’s behind Mayfield’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mayfield is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns, #39 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 96% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 74%.
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). Mayfield’s median household income is $125,962; among the 4,949 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($94K–$157K), it’s healthier than 85%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
9.8 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Mayfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Out of every 100 Mayfield adults…
Mayfield runs below OH on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Mayfield
No hospital or community health center in Mayfield 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 Mayfield; ≈ 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 Mayfield adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Mayfield does better than Ohio.
1 in 3 Mayfield 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.
4.5% of Mayfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Mayfield and the towns around it
Mayfield’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield | A | 28.2% | 10.5% | 9.6% | CDC place |
| Gates Mills | A | 27.4% | 10.9% | 8.2% | CDC place |
| Willoughby Hills | B− | 37.5% | 13.8% | 13.4% | CDC place |
| Highland Heights | A | 27.6% | 10.5% | 9.5% | CDC place |
| Mayfield Heights | A− | 30.8% | 11.3% | 12.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mayfield adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Mayfield
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Mayfield is better than Ohio on 20 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Mayfield’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Mayfield | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.3%11.2–15.5 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.1%9.6–12.7 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11.1–14.4 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.2%24.9–31.9 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10.5%9.1–11.9 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 35.7%32.8–38.6 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.7%37.7–43.7 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 29.8%27.2–32.4 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.2–11.5 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.3%10.2–12.4 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.7–7.4 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.9%4.9–7.1 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.8–3.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.3%6.9–9.9 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.6%7.6–11.7 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 17.3%14.6–20.3 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.6%16.3–21 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.9%28.8–35 | 37.9% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.6%3.6–5.8 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.6%79.3–83.8 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 74.7%72.4–77 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.2%89.8–92.4 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81%78.5–83.2 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.1%67.7–74.2 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.3%73.3–82.6 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.7%20.2–25.4 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.8%29–36.8 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 17.7%15.2–20.6 | 21.3% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6.7%5.4–8.4 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6%4.9–7.2 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.4%3.7–5.2 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.2%3.6–5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.5%3.5–5.9 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.5%21.4–27.8 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.3%9.5–13.3 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.3%7.9–10.8 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.7%5.8–7.6 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.2%2.7–3.7 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.6%4.7–6.6 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.6%2.2–3 | 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 Mayfield
Is Mayfield a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mayfield is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns: A for health, #39 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 85%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Mayfield?
CDC estimates 28.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.9% and 31.9%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Mayfield?
Lake Health Beachwood Medical Center in Beachwood, 6.6 miles in a straight line from Mayfield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Mayfield have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.6–5.8%), 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 Mayfield 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 Mayfield.
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.