Photo: LeeG7144 · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Middlefield Township is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns
Middlefield Township trails Ohio on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 44062. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Middlefield Township
Dental care lags in Middlefield Township
54.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 24.8% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Middlefield Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.9%), vs 15.4% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Middlefield Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19%), vs 14.1% across Ohio. No reliable transportation (9.9% vs 7.7%) is higher too. 16.3% 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 Middlefield Township’s likely range; Middlefield Township’s figures come from ZIP code 44062, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Middlefield Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Middlefield Township is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns, #766 of 993 in Ohio. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 51% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 4%).
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). Middlefield Township’s median household income is $74,342; among the 10,849 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($56K–$93K), it’s healthier than 9%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Middlefield Township 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.
4.9 miles of trails across 2 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.
16.3% of Middlefield Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Out of every 100 Middlefield Township adults…
Middlefield Township runs above OH on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Middlefield Township residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Middlefield Township
No hospital or community health center in Middlefield Township 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 Middlefield Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Middlefield Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Middlefield Township runs above Ohio.
2 in 5 Middlefield Township 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.
Middlefield Township and the towns around it
Middlefield Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlefield Township | C− | 36.1% | 13% | 20.9% | ZIP 44062 |
| Middlefield | C | 34.5% | 15% | 16.5% | CDC place |
| Huntsburg Township | D | 38.1% | 14.7% | 22.2% | ZIP codes |
| Parkman Township | C− | 36.1% | 13.1% | 20.6% | ZIP codes |
| Burton Township | B− | 34.2% | 12.3% | 16.4% | ZIP codes |
| Mesopotamia Township | D | 37.6% | 13.7% | 21.8% | ZIP codes |
| Farmington Township | D | 39.4% | 14.6% | 24% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Middlefield Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Middlefield Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Middlefield Township is better than Ohio on 0 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Middlefield Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Middlefield Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.5%22.1–27.3 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%15–18.2 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.2%19.4–23.3 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.1%30.8–41.8 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13%11.6–14.4 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.8%32.8–39 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.9%32.7–39.2 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.5%26.9–32 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12%10.9–13.2 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.6–9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.9%7.2–8.6 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.7%9.7–11.8 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.7–4.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 24.8%21.6–28.1 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.9%18.8–23.4 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.6%27.9–35.7 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 17.2%14.8–19.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.3%32.6–42.2 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.9%10.3–13.8 | 8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 76%73–78.8 | 79.9% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.6%51.6–57.5 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.8%77.8–81.7 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.9%74.7–78.9 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.8%56.4–64.8 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.1%65.6–77.8 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.1%25.1–31.3 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38.2%33.6–42.8 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.7%20.7–27 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19%16.7–21.6 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.5%11.8–15.3 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.1%8.1–10.3 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.9%8.8–11.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.3%14.3–18.6 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.1%30.7–37.9 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.1%14.5–18.1 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.1%17.4–21.1 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.7%7–8.5 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6%5.5–6.6 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.1%10–12.3 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4.3–5.2 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Middlefield Township
Is Middlefield Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Middlefield Township is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns: C− for health, #766 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 9%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Middlefield Township?
CDC estimates 36.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.8% and 41.8%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Middlefield Township?
Uh Regional Hospitals in Chardon, 8.6 miles in a straight line from Middlefield Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Middlefield Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.3–13.8%), 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 Middlefield Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Middlefield Township.
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.