Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Olmsted Falls is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns
Olmsted Falls differs from Ohio on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 21 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Olmsted Falls. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Olmsted Falls
Binge drinking is the habit Olmsted Falls doesn’t win on
19.9% of adults binge drink, vs 16.6% across Ohio, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Olmsted Falls is an active town
Only 19.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Olmsted Falls keeps up with checkups
It beats Ohio on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (73.9% vs 62.9%) and cholesterol checks (89.2% vs 86.1%). Checkups ↓
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 Olmsted Falls’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind Olmsted Falls’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Olmsted Falls is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns, #98 of 993 in Ohio. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 87% of towns); the weakest is smoking, still better than 73%.
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). Olmsted Falls’ median household income is $96,837; among the 9,046 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($73K–$121K), it’s healthier than 86%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
1 mile of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Olmsted Falls adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Out of every 100 Olmsted Falls adults…
Olmsted Falls runs below OH on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Olmsted Falls
No hospital or community health center in Olmsted Falls 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 Olmsted 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).
How Olmsted Falls adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Olmsted Falls does better than Ohio.
1 in 3 Olmsted 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.
6.5% of Olmsted Falls adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Olmsted Falls and the towns around it
Olmsted Falls’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olmsted Falls | A | 30.5% | 10.3% | 12.3% | CDC place |
| Olmsted Township | A | 29.8% | 10% | 11.6% | ZIP 44138 |
| Berea | B+ | 31.5% | 10.7% | 13.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Olmsted Falls adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Olmsted Falls
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Olmsted Falls is better than Ohio on 21 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Olmsted Falls’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Olmsted Falls | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.9%12.9–17.2 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.1%10.6–13.7 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13.1–16.7 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.5%27–34.2 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10.3%8.9–11.6 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 34%31.2–36.8 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.1%36.1–41.9 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.9%26.4–31.4 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.9–12.3 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10%9–10.9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2%5.4–6.9 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.6%5.7–7.7 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.1%8.4–11.9 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.3%10.3–14.6 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 19.1%16.3–22.1 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.9%17.5–22.6 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.8%29.8–36 | 37.9% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.7%4.6–7 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.7%77.1–82.1 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 73.9%71.5–76.1 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.2%87.7–90.5 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.6%75.9–81 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.2%68–74.3 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.8%73–82.3 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.5%22.8–28.3 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.4%30.1–38.6 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.7%15.8–21.6 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.8%7.1–10.8 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.6%6.3–9.1 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.6%4.7–6.6 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.3%4.5–6.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.5%5.1–8.1 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.9%22.8–29.1 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.8%10.1–13.6 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.2%9.7–12.8 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.5–7 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.6%3.1–4 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.5%5.6–7.5 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.5–3.3 | 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 Olmsted Falls
Is Olmsted Falls a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Olmsted Falls is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns: A for health, #98 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 86%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Olmsted Falls?
CDC estimates 30.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 27% and 34.2%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Olmsted Falls?
Southwest General Health Center in Middleburg Heights, 3.7 miles in a straight line from Olmsted Falls’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Olmsted Falls have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.6–7%), 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 Olmsted Falls 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 Olmsted 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.