Where Racine residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Racine, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Racine. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Racine
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Racine
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.5%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.3%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 5.1%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Racine runs above Ohio on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Racine adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (38.7%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Racine
56.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 25.3% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). 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 Racine’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Racine adults…
Racine runs above OH on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Racine adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Care in and near Racine
1 community health center in Racine, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Racine; ≈ 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 Racine adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Racine 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.
17% of Racine adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Racine and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Racine adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Racine
Why doesn’t Racine have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Racine.
What hospital is closest to Racine?
Rivers Health in Point Pleasant, 13.3 miles in a straight line from Racine’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Racine?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hopewell Health Centers - Racine Dental in Racine, 0.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Racine.
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. 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.