Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Rayland residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rayland, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rayland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rayland
COPD and heart disease run high in Rayland
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.5%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. In all, Rayland runs above Ohio on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%), and COPD and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Rayland adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Rayland
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.2%), vs 15.4% 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 Rayland’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Rayland adults…
Rayland runs above OH on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Rayland is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Rayland as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
1.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Rayland
No hospital or community health center in Rayland 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 Rayland; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Rayland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Rayland adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
4 in 10 Rayland 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.
13.7% of Rayland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Rayland and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Township | D− | 44.6% | 16.9% | 21.1% | ZIP codes |
| Tiltonsville | C− | 42% | 14.2% | 17.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rayland adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rayland
Why doesn’t Rayland have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rayland.
What hospital is closest to Rayland?
Wheeling Hospital in Wheeling, 8.1 miles in a straight line from Rayland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Rayland?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Southeast, Inc. - Martins Ferry Health Center in Martins Ferry, 6.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rayland.
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.