Photo: Roseohioresident · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Mogadore is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns
Mogadore differs from Ohio on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mogadore. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mogadore
What’s behind Mogadore’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mogadore is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns, #319 of 993 in Ohio. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 64% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 44%).
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). Mogadore’s median household income is $82,557; among the 10,576 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($62K–$103K), it’s healthier than 54%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.9% of Mogadore adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Out of every 100 Mogadore adults…
Mogadore runs below OH on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Mogadore
No hospital or community health center in Mogadore 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 Mogadore; ≈ 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 Mogadore adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Mogadore adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Mogadore adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Mogadore and the towns around it
Mogadore’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mogadore | B | 34.7% | 12.1% | 14.7% | CDC place |
| Suffield Township | B | 34.1% | 12.6% | 14.9% | ZIP codes |
| Springfield Township | C | 38.4% | 13.9% | 17% | ZIP codes |
| Akron | D | 42.7% | 16.5% | 19.6% | CDC place |
| Brimfield Township | B | 33.4% | 11.2% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mogadore adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Mogadore
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Mogadore is better than Ohio on 7 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Mogadore’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Mogadore | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.8%15.5–20.1 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.7%12.2–15.3 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.6–19.2 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.7%30.7–38.7 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.1%10.8–13.5 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.9%33.1–38.6 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.6%34.8–40.2 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.5%29.1–33.8 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.9–12 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10%9.2–10.8 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1%6.4–7.8 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.9%6.8–9 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.4%3.1–3.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.8%11–14.7 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.7%12.4–17 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25%21.5–28.3 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.4%14.4–18.6 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.4%33.1–39.8 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.8%5.5–8.3 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.1%77.7–82.3 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.1%64.7–69.6 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.6%84.9–88.2 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.2%78.2–82 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.3%67.2–73.4 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.4%65.1–75.6 | 76% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.2%23.6–29 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.9%30.3–37.7 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.2%17.6–23 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.4%8.6–12.5 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.7%7.4–10.3 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6%5.2–7 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6%5.2–7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.9%6.5–9.7 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30%26.7–33.3 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.4%11.7–15.1 | 13.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.4%11.7–15.1 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.5–8.1 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.6–4.6 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4%6.5–8.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.8–3.6 | 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 Mogadore
Is Mogadore a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mogadore is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #319 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 54%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Mogadore?
CDC estimates 34.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.7% and 38.7%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Mogadore?
Summa Health System in Akron, 6.3 miles in a straight line from Mogadore’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Mogadore have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.5–8.3%), 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 Mogadore 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 Mogadore.
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.