Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Rossford is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns
Rossford beats Ohio on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rossford. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rossford
Rossford is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Rossford is healthier than 66%. Against the 10,602 towns with similar household incomes ($53K–$89K), it’s healthier than 81%. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Rossford adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Ohio. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Rossford is an active town
Only 22.6% 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 Rossford’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Rossford’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rossford is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns, #234 of 993 in Ohio. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 74% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 33%).
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). Rossford’s median household income is $71,199; among the 10,602 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($53K–$89K), it’s healthier than 81%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.8% of Rossford adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
1.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Rossford adults…
Rossford runs below OH on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Rossford
No hospital or community health center in Rossford 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 Rossford; ≈ 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 Rossford adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Rossford adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Rossford adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Rossford and the towns around it
Rossford’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rossford | B+ | 38.3% | 11.3% | 13% | CDC place |
| Perrysburg Township | A− | 36.5% | 10.6% | 11.3% | ZIP 43551 |
| Northwood | B− | 39.8% | 12.5% | 14.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rossford adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Rossford
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Rossford is better than Ohio on 11 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Rossford’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Rossford | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.5%14.2–19.1 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.6%11.1–14.3 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.7–18.6 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.3%32.3–44.2 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.3%9.7–12.9 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 34.9%31.3–38.4 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.4%31.7–39 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.8%25.9–31.8 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–11.9 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9%8.2–9.9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4%5.7–7.2 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.9%5.9–8 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.7–3.4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.6%10.3–15.1 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13%10.9–15.4 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.6%19–26.4 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.1%15.3–21.1 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.2%30–40.2 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.7%5.4–8.3 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.1%76.9–83 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.8%65.6–71.7 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.6%84.6–88.4 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.8%76.1–81.2 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.9%65.5–73.8 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.4%71.5–84 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.4%23.9–30.9 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.4%28.5–38.6 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.9%15.9–22.4 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.3%8.3–12.6 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.7%7.1–10.4 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.2%5.2–7.3 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.1%5.1–7.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.8%6.3–9.7 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28%24.3–31.8 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.9%10.3–13.8 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.9%11.3–14.7 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.5–7 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.4–4.3 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7%6.1–8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.7–3.5 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Rossford
Is Rossford a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rossford is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #234 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 81%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Rossford?
CDC estimates 38.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.3% and 44.2%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Rossford?
University of Toledo Medical Center in Toledo, 3.8 miles in a straight line from Rossford’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Rossford have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.4–8.3%), 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 Rossford more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rossford.
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.