On CDC estimates, Park Layne is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns
Park Layne trails Ohio on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Park Layne. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Park Layne
Park Layne is in the bottom 4% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Park Layne is healthier than only 4% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Park Layne
49.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 23% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
More Park Layne adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (37.6%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
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 Park Layne’s likely range.
What’s behind Park Layne’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Park Layne is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns, #959 of 993 in Ohio. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 17% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 2%).
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). Park Layne’s median household income is $82,604; among the 10,586 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($62K–$103K), it’s healthier than 0%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Park Layne adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Park Layne adults…
Park Layne runs above OH on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Park Layne
No hospital or community health center in Park Layne 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 Park Layne; ≈ 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 Park Layne adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Park Layne runs above Ohio.
4 in 10 Park Layne 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.
19.4% of Park Layne adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Park Layne and the towns around it
Park Layne’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Layne | D− | 44.6% | 14.8% | 22.7% | CDC place |
| Crystal Lakes | D | 42% | 14.2% | 18.8% | CDC place |
| Bethel Township | B | 34.7% | 12.5% | 14.6% | ZIP codes |
| Bethel Township | C− | 41.1% | 14.5% | 18% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Park Layne adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Park Layne
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Park Layne is better than Ohio on 0 and worse on 20; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Park Layne’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Park Layne | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.9%22.6–29.4 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%15.5–19.7 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.9%19.7–24.3 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44.6%37.8–51.2 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 14.8%13–16.8 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.6%35.7–43.4 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.5%34.5–42.3 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.1%28–34.2 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.6–13.3 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8%7.3–8.8 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.1%7.2–9 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.2%9.8–12.6 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.8–4.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 23%19.4–26.8 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 22.7%19.5–26.1 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 37.6%32.5–42.8 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.4%12.8–18.3 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.2%35.6–47 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.6%9.6–13.8 | 8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.4%73.9–80.6 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 49.8%46.2–53.5 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.5%79.2–83.8 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.2%74.6–79.6 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.1%53.2–62.9 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 67.3%59.3–74.6 | 76% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.6%25.8–33.3 | 25.4% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 36.8%31.6–42.7 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.3%19.8–27.4 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21%17.8–24.6 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.2%13.1–17.7 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.5%10–13.3 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.9%9.5–12.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.4%16.3–22.9 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.3%32.7–41.7 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.8%15.4–20.2 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19%16.7–21.4 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.8%6.9–8.7 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.7%5.9–7.5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.5%10.1–13 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.3%4.7–5.9 | 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 Park Layne
Is Park Layne a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Park Layne is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #959 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 0%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Park Layne?
CDC estimates 44.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 37.8% and 51.2%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Park Layne?
Soin Medical Center in Beaver Creek, 8.1 miles in a straight line from Park Layne’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Park Layne have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.6–13.8%), 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 Park Layne more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Park Layne.
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.