Where Rome residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rome, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rome. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rome
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Rome
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.7%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.7%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 5.4%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Rome runs above Ohio on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Rome
52.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 27.4% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
More Rome adults get no exercise
36.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, 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 Rome’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Rome adults…
Rome runs above OH on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rome 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Rome
No hospital or community health center in Rome 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 Rome; ≈ 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 Rome adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Rome 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.
18.9% of Rome adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Rome 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Township | — | — | — | — |
Green Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rome adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rome
Why doesn’t Rome have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rome.
What hospital is closest to Rome?
Adams County Regional Medical Center in Seaman, 21.5 miles in a straight line from Rome’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Rome?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Lewis County Primary Care Center in Vanceburg, 6.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rome.
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.