Hoover Farm · Photo: Sanfranman59 · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, North Canton is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns
North Canton differs from Ohio on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North Canton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Canton
North Canton is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, North Canton is healthier than 65%. Against the 10,696 towns with similar household incomes ($54K–$91K), it’s healthier than 80%. Health Grade ↓
North Canton is an older town
26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing North Canton with the state. Conditions ↓
Fewer North Canton adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Ohio. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
North Canton is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its B+ tops all three graded neighbors. The closest is Plain Township (B−). Around town ↓
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 Canton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind North Canton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Canton is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns, #239 of 993 in Ohio. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 73% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 49%).
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 Canton’s median household income is $72,544; among the 10,696 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($54K–$91K), it’s healthier than 80%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 North Canton adults…
North Canton runs below OH on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
North Canton is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in North Canton as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.4% of North Canton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
North Canton and the towns around it
North Canton has the best Health Grade of the 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Canton | B+ | 36.3% | 11.8% | 12.8% | CDC place |
| Plain Township | B− | 38.6% | 12.7% | 14.8% | ZIP codes |
| Canton | D− | 46.9% | 17.1% | 24.1% | CDC place |
| Jackson Township | B− | 38.1% | 12.7% | 14.8% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near North Canton
No hospital or community health center in North Canton 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 Canton; ≈ 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 North Canton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How North Canton adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 North Canton adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of North Canton adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for North Canton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, North Canton is better than Ohio on 11 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside North Canton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | North Canton | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.7%14.7–18.9 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11.2–14.3 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.6–18.4 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.3%31.1–41.9 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.8%10.3–13.4 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.3%32–38.8 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.5%34–41.1 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.4%27.6–33.4 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.6–12 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10%9.1–10.9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1%6.4–7.9 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.1%6.3–7.9 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.4%3.1–3.7 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.7%9.6–14 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.8%11.1–14.7 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 24.7%21.2–28.4 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.5%13.9–19.4 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.2%29.1–37.5 | 37.9% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.1%5.1–7.2 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.4%76.5–82.3 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.5%64.5–70.4 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87%85.4–88.5 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.4%78.1–82.6 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69%65–72.8 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.4%68–80.1 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.5%21.5–28 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.1%29.4–39.1 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19%16–22.2 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.3%7.8–11 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8%6.8–9.4 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.8%5–6.7 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.9%5.1–6.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.4%6.2–8.7 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.4%25–31.9 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.6%11–14.3 | 13.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.5%11–14 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.4–8.1 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.6–4.4 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.1%6.3–8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 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 North Canton
Is North Canton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Canton is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #239 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 80%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in North Canton?
CDC estimates 36.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.1% and 41.9%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to North Canton?
Mercy Medical Center in Canton, 4.3 miles in a straight line from North Canton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in North Canton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.1–7.2%), 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 Canton 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 North Canton.
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.