Photo: 636Buster · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, McDonald is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns
McDonald differs from Ohio on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for McDonald. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in McDonald
McDonald is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its B+ tops all four graded neighbors. The closest is McKinley Heights (C). Around town ↓
Cancer runs high in McDonald
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 8.7% across Ohio. Conditions ↓
Fewer McDonald adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Ohio. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 McDonald’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind McDonald’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, McDonald is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns, #236 of 993 in Ohio. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 79% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 51%.
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). McDonald’s median household income is $81,855; among the 10,640 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($61K–$102K), it’s healthier than 70%, about where its income would put it.
McDonald and the towns around it
McDonald has the best Health Grade of the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald | B+ | 35.4% | 12% | 13.8% | CDC place |
| Weathersfield Township | C− | 38.7% | 14.7% | 17.8% | ZIP codes |
| Hilltop | — | — | — | — | |
| Niles | C− | 39.2% | 15% | 18.7% | CDC place |
| Girard | D | 40.6% | 15.3% | 19.2% | CDC place |
| McKinley Heights | C | 38.5% | 15.2% | 17.3% | CDC place |
Hilltop: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.3% of McDonald adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Out of every 100 McDonald adults…
McDonald runs below OH on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near McDonald
No hospital or community health center in McDonald 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 McDonald; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of McDonald adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How McDonald adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 McDonald 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of McDonald adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for McDonald
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, McDonald is better than Ohio on 7 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside McDonald’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | McDonald | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.8%13–18.9 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.8%11–14.8 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.4–18.8 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.4%29.8–40.7 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12%10.3–13.8 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.1%31.5–38.7 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.9%34–41.5 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.4%29.1–35.5 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.5–12.1 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9–11.1 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%5.9–7.8 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.3%5.9–8.8 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%2.8–3.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.5%8.6–12.7 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.8%10.8–16.9 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.9%19.5–28.6 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.6%13.7–19.3 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.1%32.4–42.1 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.2%4.6–8.1 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.6%77.2–83.4 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.5%66.5–72.5 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.1%86–89.9 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.8%77.9–83.1 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.6%62.4–70.6 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.3%74.5–85.2 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25%21.7–28.3 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.7%26.8–36.4 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20%16.6–23.3 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.6%7.2–12.2 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.2%6.5–10 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.7%4.6–6.8 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.6%4.5–6.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.3%5.4–9.6 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.1%22.1–30.4 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.1%9.9–14.4 | 13.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.2%10.1–14.4 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.7%5.8–7.6 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.1–4.4 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.8%5.6–8.1 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.5–3.7 | 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 McDonald
Is McDonald a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, McDonald is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #236 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 70%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in McDonald?
CDC estimates 35.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.8% and 40.7%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to McDonald?
MH St. Joseph Warren Hospital in Warren, 5.5 miles in a straight line from McDonald’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in McDonald have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.6–8.1%), 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 McDonald more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in McDonald.
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.