Photo: Photo by and ©2010 Dustin M. Ramsey (Kralizec!) · CC BY-SA 2.5On CDC estimates, North Baltimore is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns
North Baltimore trails Ohio on 3 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North Baltimore. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Baltimore
Dental care lags in North Baltimore
56.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 19.3% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
North Baltimore is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, North Baltimore is healthier than 28%. Against the 9,030 towns with similar household incomes ($45K–$75K), it’s healthier than 44%. Health Grade ↓
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 North Baltimore’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind North Baltimore’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Baltimore is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns, #605 of 993 in Ohio. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 45% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 17%).
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). North Baltimore’s median household income is $60,396; among the 9,030 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$75K), it’s healthier than 44%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of North Baltimore adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Out of every 100 North Baltimore adults…
North Baltimore runs above OH on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near North Baltimore
No hospital or community health center in North Baltimore 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 North Baltimore; ≈ 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 North Baltimore adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
4 in 10 North Baltimore 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.
11.2% of North Baltimore adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
North Baltimore and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Baltimore | C | 40.6% | 12.4% | 17.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of North Baltimore adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for North Baltimore
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, North Baltimore is better than Ohio on 0 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside North Baltimore’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | North Baltimore | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.5%17.4–23.8 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%12.9–17 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.7%16.5–21.1 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.6%34.3–46.6 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.4%10.7–14.2 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.7%33–40.4 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.9%32.1–39.7 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.4%27.3–33.6 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.8–12.5 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.7%7.8–9.6 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7%6.2–8 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.5%7.3–10 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.1–4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.3%15.9–22.9 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.2%14.4–20.4 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.2%23.7–33 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.5%14.7–20.6 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.1%33.7–44.4 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.9%7.1–11.1 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.1%75.9–82.2 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.4%52.8–59.9 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.7%82.6–86.8 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.7%76–81.1 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.2%55.1–64.7 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.1%64–78.8 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.5%24.9–32.3 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.9%30.7–41.2 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.6%18.1–25.3 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14%11.2–17.1 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11%9.1–13.1 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.6%6.4–8.9 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.5%6.3–8.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.2%8.9–13.7 | 11.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.6%28.3–37.3 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.6%12.4–17 | 13.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.6%13.5–18 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.1–7.9 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.2–5.5 | 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 | 3.7%3.2–4.4 | 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 North Baltimore
Is North Baltimore a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Baltimore is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #605 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 44%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in North Baltimore?
CDC estimates 40.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.3% and 46.6%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to North Baltimore?
Wood County Hospital in Bowling Green, 13.4 miles in a straight line from North Baltimore’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in North Baltimore have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.1–11.1%), 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 North Baltimore 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 North Baltimore.
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.