Where Nettle Lake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Nettle Lake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Nettle Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Nettle Lake
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Nettle Lake
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.9%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.7%), vs 8.7% across Ohio. COPD is also above the state: 10.7%, vs 8% across Ohio. In all, Nettle Lake runs above Ohio on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Nettle Lake, and more people treating it
44.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Ohio 37.2%), but 83.4% 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 Nettle Lake’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Nettle Lake adults…
Nettle Lake runs below OH on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Nettle Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Care in and near Nettle Lake
No hospital or community health center in Nettle 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 Nettle 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).
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 Nettle Lake adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Nettle 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.
10.2% of Nettle Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Nettle Lake and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Nettle Lake adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Nettle Lake
Why doesn’t Nettle 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 Nettle Lake.
What hospital is closest to Nettle Lake?
Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Montpelier, 9.1 miles in a straight line from Nettle Lake’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Nettle 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.