Where Meyers Lake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Meyers Lake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Meyers Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Meyers Lake
Heart disease, stroke and cancer run high in Meyers Lake
1 in 7 adults have heart disease (13.5%), about twice the Ohio rate. 1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.5%), vs 3.7% across Ohio. Cancer is also above the state: 14.9%, vs 8.7% across Ohio. In all, Meyers Lake runs above Ohio on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 59% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%), and heart disease, stroke and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Meyers Lake, and more people treating it
53.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Ohio 37.2%), but 88.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Meyers Lake adults get no exercise
36% 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 Meyers Lake’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Meyers Lake adults…
Meyers Lake runs below OH on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Meyers Lake is an older town: 59% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Meyers Lake as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Meyers Lake 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Meyers Lake
No hospital or community health center in Meyers Lake 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 Meyers Lake; ≈ 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 Meyers Lake adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Meyers Lake does better than Ohio.
1 in 3 Meyers Lake 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.
11.5% of Meyers Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Meyers Lake and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Township | D− | 45.2% | 16.6% | 23.5% | ZIP codes |
| Canton | D− | 46.9% | 17.1% | 24.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Meyers Lake adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Meyers Lake
Why doesn’t Meyers Lake have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Meyers Lake.
What hospital is closest to Meyers Lake?
Mercy Medical Center in Canton, 1.1 miles in a straight line from Meyers Lake’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Meyers Lake?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is My Community Health Center - Canton in Canton, 1.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Meyers Lake.
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.