Photo: 636Buster · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Morgandale is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
Morgandale trails Ohio on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Morgandale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Morgandale
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Morgandale
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.6%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.6%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 5.4%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Morgandale runs above Ohio on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Morgandale is in the bottom 3% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Morgandale is healthier than only 3% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Morgandale
50.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 25.5% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). 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 Morgandale’s likely range.
What’s behind Morgandale’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Morgandale is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns. All seven of Morgandale’s estimates fall in the lowest 9% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is smoking: 24.2% of adults, against 15.4% across Ohio and 11.8% nationally.
Out of every 100 Morgandale adults…
Morgandale runs above OH on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Morgandale residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Keeping up with care
Share of Morgandale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Care in and near Morgandale
No hospital or community health center in Morgandale 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 Morgandale; ≈ 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 Morgandale adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Morgandale runs above Ohio.
1 in 3 Morgandale 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.
23% of Morgandale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Morgandale and the towns around it
Morgandale’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgandale | D− | 43.5% | 18.6% | 24.2% | CDC place |
| Howland Township | C | 38.8% | 15.1% | 17.3% | ZIP codes |
| Warren | D− | 45.7% | 18.7% | 24.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Morgandale adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Morgandale
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Morgandale is better than Ohio on 0 and worse on 21; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Morgandale’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Morgandale | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28%24–32.3 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.8%16.4–21.4 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.3%17.8–22.8 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.5%37.2–49.2 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 18.6%16.2–21 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.5%39.4–47.2 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.8%36.7–44.4 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 37.6%34–40.9 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.8%10.4–13.2 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.3%8.3–10.2 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.6%9.2–12 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13.6%11.4–15.8 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.4%4.7–6.1 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 25.5%22.1–29.3 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 24.2%20.1–28 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 36.9%31.6–42.2 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.4%11.9–16.9 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.9%36–45.9 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.6%8.3–13.4 | 8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.8%76.4–82.5 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.3%47–53.7 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.5%81.1–85.7 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.7%79.2–83.9 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.7%52.7–62.4 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.7%62–76.7 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.3%23.6–30.8 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.2%28.3–38.5 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.4%18.8–26.3 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.6%18.2–27.1 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.1%12.5–17.9 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.2%10.3–14.2 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.2%9.4–13.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 23%18.6–27.4 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.7%32.9–42.5 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.9%17.8–24.2 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.2%15.6–21 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.7%8.5–11 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8%6.9–9.2 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.3%10.4–14.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.6%5.6–7.7 | 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 Morgandale
Is Morgandale a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Morgandale is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns: D− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Morgandale?
CDC estimates 43.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 37.2% and 49.2%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Morgandale?
Insight Hospital and Medical Center Trumbull in Warren, 2.2 miles in a straight line from Morgandale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Morgandale have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.3–13.4%), 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 Morgandale 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 Morgandale.
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.