Photo: Ameike · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, North Olmsted is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns
North Olmsted differs from Ohio on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North Olmsted. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Olmsted
Binge drinking is the habit North Olmsted doesn’t win on
19.4% of adults binge drink, vs 16.6% across Ohio, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
North Olmsted keeps up with checkups
It beats Ohio on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (68.2% vs 62.9%) and cholesterol checks (88.3% vs 86.1%). Checkups ↓
Fewer North Olmsted adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Ohio. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Olmsted’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind North Olmsted’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Olmsted is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns, #165 of 993 in Ohio. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 79% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 62%.
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 Olmsted’s median household income is $84,363; among the 10,448 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($63K–$105K), it’s healthier than 81%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
12 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of North Olmsted adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.1% of North Olmsted adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Out of every 100 North Olmsted adults…
North Olmsted runs below OH on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near North Olmsted
No hospital or community health center in North Olmsted 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 Olmsted; ≈ 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).
How North Olmsted adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, North Olmsted does better than Ohio.
1 in 3 North Olmsted adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
North Olmsted and the towns around it
North Olmsted’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 6 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 Olmsted | A− | 31.3% | 11.3% | 13.5% | CDC place |
| Olmsted Township | A | 29.8% | 10% | 11.6% | ZIP 44138 |
| Westlake | A | 27.7% | 10.1% | 9.5% | CDC place |
| Brook Park | B− | 32.8% | 12.1% | 16.4% | CDC place |
| Fairview Park | A | 30.7% | 10.2% | 12.2% | CDC place |
| North Ridgeville | B+ | 33.8% | 12% | 12.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of North Olmsted adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for North Olmsted
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, North Olmsted is better than Ohio on 14 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside North Olmsted’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | North Olmsted | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.7%14.9–18.6 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.9%11.6–14.4 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.8–17 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.3%27.9–35 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 11.3%10–12.6 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 35.6%32.9–38.4 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.5%36.7–42.4 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.5%27.1–31.9 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11%9.9–12.2 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%9–10.8 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6.2–7.6 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.4%6.6–8.2 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–3.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.3%9.4–13.3 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.5%11.9–15.4 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.3%18.8–24 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.4%17–21.9 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.6%31.5–37.9 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.7%5.8–7.8 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.4%76.9–81.8 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.2%65.7–70.7 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.3%86.9–89.6 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.8%76.4–81.1 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.3%66–72.5 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.2%73.2–82.5 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.2%22.7–28 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.2%31.3–39.2 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.7%17.1–22.3 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.6%9.1–12.2 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.7%7.5–10 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.4%5.6–7.3 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6%5.3–6.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.1%6.9–9.3 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.1%25.4–31 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.1%11.6–14.6 | 13.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12%10.8–13.4 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.3–7.7 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.7–4.5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.2%6.4–8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%3–3.6 | 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 Olmsted
Is North Olmsted a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Olmsted is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #165 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 81%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in North Olmsted?
CDC estimates 31.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.9% and 35%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to North Olmsted?
Uh St. John Medical Center in Westlake, 1.8 miles in a straight line from North Olmsted’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in North Olmsted have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.8–7.8%), 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 North Olmsted more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in North Olmsted.
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.