Photo: JonRidinger · CC BY 3.0On CDC estimates, Ravenna is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns
Ravenna trails Ohio on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ravenna. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ravenna
Making ends meet is harder in Ravenna
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (18.3%), vs 14.1% across Ohio. Utility shut-off threats (10.6% vs 8.3%) and no reliable transportation (9.8% vs 7.7%) are higher too. 17.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Ravenna
54.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 20.7% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in Ravenna
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. In all, Ravenna runs above Ohio on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Ravenna’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Ravenna’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ravenna is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns, #803 of 993 in Ohio. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 37% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 9%).
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). Ravenna’s median household income is $59,971; among the 8,896 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$75K), it’s healthier than 17%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.3% of Ravenna adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ravenna adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Out of every 100 Ravenna adults…
Ravenna runs above OH on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Ravenna
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Ravenna, 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 Ravenna; ≈ 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.
4.7 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Ravenna adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
4 in 10 Ravenna 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.
Ravenna and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenna | D | 37.8% | 15.1% | 20.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ravenna adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ravenna
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ravenna is better than Ohio on 0 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Ravenna’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ravenna | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.2%21.3–27.2 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.6–18.4 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.6%17.5–21.7 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.8%31.7–43.9 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.1%13.3–17 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.1%36.2–43.8 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.7%33.9–41.5 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33%29.8–36.1 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.4–13.2 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9%8.1–9.8 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.5%7.7–9.5 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.7%9.6–12.1 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%4–4.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.7%17.3–24.2 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.1%17.5–22.8 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.8%27.5–36.2 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15%12.3–17.7 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.7%36.4–46.8 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.4%7.8–11.2 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.4%76.1–82.4 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.6%51–58 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.1%82.2–85.9 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80%77.5–82.3 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.9%57.1–66.3 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.2%62.3–76.8 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.8%22.3–29.3 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.1%31.3–41.2 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22%18.9–25.5 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.3%15.8–21 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.7%11.9–15.7 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.6%9.3–12 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.8%8.7–11.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.3%15–19.6 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.8%30.8–39 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.5%15.5–19.9 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.1%15.2–19.1 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7.2–9 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.3%5.6–6.9 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.6%9.4–11.9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.5–5.6 | 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 Ravenna
Is Ravenna a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ravenna is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns: D for health, #803 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 17%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ravenna?
CDC estimates 37.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.7% and 43.9%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ravenna?
University Hospitals Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, 1.0 miles in a straight line from Ravenna’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ravenna have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.8–11.2%), 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 Ravenna 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 Ravenna.
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.