Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Oakwood is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns
Oakwood differs from Ohio on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Oakwood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oakwood
Stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure run high in Oakwood
1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.7%), vs 3.7% across Ohio. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (18.8%), vs 13.2% across Ohio. High blood pressure is also above the state: 48.2%, vs 37.2% across Ohio. In all, Oakwood runs above Ohio on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 33% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%), and stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Oakwood
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (22.8%), vs 14.1% across Ohio. Utility shut-off threats (13.5% vs 8.3%) and housing insecurity (17.5% vs 11.3%) are higher too. 20.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Oakwood adults lack emotional support
1 in 4 adults lack social or emotional support (27%), vs 21.3% across Ohio. Loneliness is above the state too: 39.5%, vs 35% across Ohio. Mind & connection ↓
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 Oakwood’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Oakwood’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Oakwood is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns, #696 of 993 in Ohio. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 65% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 3%).
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). Oakwood’s median household income is $67,813; among the 10,315 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($51K–$85K), it’s healthier than 22%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Oakwood compares well: checkup in the past year, 83.5% (U.S. 77.4%); cholesterol check in 5 years, 89% (U.S. 87.1%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 83.2% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Oakwood adults…
Oakwood runs below OH on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Oakwood is an older town: 33% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Oakwood 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.
20.3% of Oakwood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
How Oakwood adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Oakwood runs above Ohio.
2 in 5 Oakwood 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.
Care in and near Oakwood
No hospital or community health center in Oakwood 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 Oakwood; ≈ 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.
0.3 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Oakwood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Oakwood and the towns around it
Oakwood’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood | C− | 40.4% | 18.8% | 16.9% | CDC place |
| Bedford | C | 38.5% | 14.8% | 16.2% | CDC place |
| Bedford Heights | C− | 42.8% | 19.1% | 17.2% | CDC place |
| Walton Hills | B+ | 31.4% | 13.7% | 12.6% | CDC place |
| Macedonia | B+ | 34.6% | 12.6% | 11.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Oakwood adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Oakwood
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Oakwood is better than Ohio on 7 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Oakwood’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Oakwood | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.1%22–28.6 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.6–17.4 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.4–18.3 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.4%36.3–44.6 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 18.8%16.7–21.1 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 48.2%45.2–51.3 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.8%37.8–43.9 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 33.6%30.9–36.5 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.8%11.4–14.3 | 11.1% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.7%7–8.5 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.5%7.5–9.5 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.4%8–10.8 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 5.7%5–6.4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.3%14.5–20.2 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.9%14.4–19.9 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 30.2%26.4–34.4 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14%12.1–16 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.9%39.5–46.4 | 37.9% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.7%6.9–10.8 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.5%81.2–85.5 | 79.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.1%58.3–63.9 | 62.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89%87.4–90.5 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.2%81.1–85.2 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.7%64.2–71 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.5%77.1–85.4 | 76% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.2%18.7–23.8 | 25.4% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 39.5%35.2–44.1 | 35% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27%23.3–31 | 21.3% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.8%19–27.1 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.5%14.8–20.5 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.5%11.6–15.7 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.2%9.5–13 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.3%16.7–24.3 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.1%31.5–39.1 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.3%17.7–23.2 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.1%12.3–16.2 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.5%5.7–7.3 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.2%6.3–8.3 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.2%8.8–11.7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.9%5–6.8 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Oakwood
Is Oakwood a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Oakwood is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #696 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 22%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Oakwood?
CDC estimates 40.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.3% and 44.6%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Oakwood?
University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood, 5.8 miles in a straight line from Oakwood’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Oakwood have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.9–10.8%), 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 Oakwood 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 Oakwood.
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.