Newton Falls Covered Bridge · Photo: Carl Waite · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Newton Falls is healthier than 64%
Newton Falls trails Ohio on 4 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Newton Falls. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Newton Falls
Newton Falls is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Newton Falls is healthier than 30%. Against the 5,969 towns with similar household incomes ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 64%. Health Grade ↓
Heart disease and cancer run high in Newton Falls
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 8.7% across Ohio. In all, Newton Falls runs above Ohio on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%), and heart disease and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Newton Falls has a community health center but no hospital
Ohio North East Health Systems is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Insight Hospital and Medical Center Trumbull in Warren, 8.5 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 Newton Falls’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Newton Falls’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Newton Falls is healthier than 30% of U.S. towns, #586 of 993 in Ohio. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 48% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 24%).
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). Newton Falls’ median household income is $50,506; among the 5,969 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 64%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Newton Falls adults…
Newton Falls runs above OH on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Newton Falls is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Newton Falls as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Newton Falls
1 community health center in Newton Falls, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Newton Falls; ≈ 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Newton Falls adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Newton Falls adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Newton Falls 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.
11.1% of Newton Falls adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Newton Falls and the towns around it
Newton Falls has the best Health Grade of the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Falls | C | 37.7% | 13.9% | 17.2% | CDC place |
| Braceville Township | D | 40.2% | 15% | 20.5% | ZIP codes |
| Newton Township | C− | 38.1% | 14.8% | 17.8% | ZIP codes |
| South Canal | — | — | — | — |
South Canal: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Newton Falls adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Newton Falls
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Newton Falls is better than Ohio on 0 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Newton Falls’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Newton Falls | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.7%16.6–23 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%12.8–16.9 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%15.9–20.3 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.7%31.7–43 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.9%12–15.8 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.1%34.2–41.6 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.7%34.6–42.2 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.4%31.1–37.5 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.7–12.4 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9.1–11.2 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.3%7.2–9.3 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.4%7.9–11.1 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.5–4.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.5%17.2–24.4 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.2%14.3–20.1 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 29%24.2–33.5 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.9%13.2–18.6 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.8%34–43.7 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.8%6–9.8 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.9%76.7–82.8 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.4%57.1–63.7 | 62.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.9%83.7–88 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.1%78.4–83.3 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.1%61.9–70.2 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.8%64.1–78.5 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.9%22.4–29.3 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33%27.9–38.1 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.3%17.7–25.2 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.1%10.3–16.3 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.1%8.1–12.2 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.3%6–8.6 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.2%6–8.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.1%8.6–14 | 11.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.1%26.7–35.2 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.2%12.8–17.7 | 13.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.5%12.5–16.7 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7.1–9.1 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5%4.3–5.8 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.7%7.4–10.1 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.4–4.7 | 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 Newton Falls
Is Newton Falls a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Newton Falls is healthier than 30% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #586 of 993 in Ohio. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Newton Falls?
CDC estimates 37.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.7% and 43%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Newton Falls?
Insight Hospital and Medical Center Trumbull in Warren, 8.5 miles in a straight line from Newton Falls’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Newton Falls have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6–9.8%), 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 Newton Falls 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 Newton Falls.
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.