Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere McGuffey residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for McGuffey, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for McGuffey. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in McGuffey
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in McGuffey
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.2%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, McGuffey runs above Ohio on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in McGuffey
55.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 27.1% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in McGuffey
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19.8%), vs 14.1% across Ohio. No reliable transportation (10.3% vs 7.7%) and utility shut-off threats (11% vs 8.3%) are higher too. 18.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.7% 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 McGuffey’s likely range.
Out of every 100 McGuffey adults…
McGuffey runs above OH on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of McGuffey adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.8% of McGuffey adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Care in and near McGuffey
No hospital or community health center in McGuffey 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 McGuffey; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How McGuffey adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, McGuffey runs above Ohio.
4 in 10 McGuffey 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.
McGuffey and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 McGuffey adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in McGuffey
Why doesn’t McGuffey have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for McGuffey.
What hospital is closest to McGuffey?
Hardin Memorial Hospital in Kenton, 10.5 miles in a straight line from McGuffey’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near McGuffey?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Kenton Community Health Center in Kenton, 10.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in McGuffey.
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.