Photo: LeeG7144 · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Middlefield is healthier than 30% of U.S. towns
Middlefield differs from Ohio on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Middlefield. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Middlefield
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Middlefield
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.8%), vs 8% across Ohio. Cancer is also above the state: 11.6%, vs 8.7% across Ohio. In all, Middlefield runs above Ohio on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 34% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%), and heart disease, COPD and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Middlefield, and more people treating it
41.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Ohio 37.2%), but 82.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. 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 Middlefield’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Middlefield’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Middlefield is healthier than 30% of U.S. towns, #585 of 993 in Ohio. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 62% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 15%).
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’s median household income is $65,319; among the 9,998 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$82K), it’s healthier than 39%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Middlefield compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82.9% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Middlefield adults…
Middlefield runs above OH on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Middlefield is an older town: 34% 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 Middlefield as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Middlefield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Care in and near Middlefield
No hospital or community health center in Middlefield 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; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Middlefield adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Middlefield 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.
10.9% of Middlefield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Middlefield and the towns around it
Middlefield’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 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 | C | 34.5% | 15% | 16.5% | CDC place |
| Middlefield Township | C− | 36.1% | 13% | 20.9% | ZIP 44062 |
| Burton Township | B− | 34.2% | 12.3% | 16.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Middlefield adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Middlefield
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Middlefield is better than Ohio on 1 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Middlefield’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Middlefield | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.3%18–26.6 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%13.6–18.7 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%14.7–19.4 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.5%28–41.3 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15%12.7–17.3 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 41.8%37.6–46 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.8%35.6–44.1 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35.4%31.7–39 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.8–12.6 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.6%10.4–12.9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.6%8.2–11.2 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.8%8.6–13.2 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.7%3.9–5.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.3%14.2–20.5 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.5%13.2–20 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 30.2%24.7–36.1 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.7%12.2–17.3 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.4%28.8–40.3 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.9%6.6–11.6 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81%77.9–83.9 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64%60.7–67.2 | 62.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.8%84.7–88.8 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.9%80.4–84.9 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.5%60.4–70.1 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.1%70.1–83.3 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.4%20.8–28.1 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.2%28.8–39.8 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.9%17.3–24.8 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.4%10.5–17 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.9%8–12.1 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.9%5.8–8.3 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.2%6–8.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.9%8.4–14.1 | 11.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33%27.9–38.3 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.9%14.5–21.5 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.8%12.3–17.4 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.4%8–10.9 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%4.6–6.9 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.7%7.9–11.8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%3.7–5.6 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
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
Is Middlefield a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Middlefield is healthier than 30% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #585 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 39%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Middlefield?
CDC estimates 34.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 28% and 41.3%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Middlefield?
Uh Regional Hospitals in Chardon, 7.2 miles in a straight line from Middlefield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Middlefield have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.6–11.6%), 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 more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Middlefield.
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.