Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Rutland residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rutland, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rutland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rutland
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Rutland
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.2%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.1%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Rutland runs above Ohio on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Rutland adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (40%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Rutland
49.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 25.4% 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 Rutland’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Rutland adults…
Rutland 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rutland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Care in and near Rutland
No hospital or community health center in Rutland 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 Rutland; ≈ 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 Rutland adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Rutland runs above Ohio.
1 in 3 Rutland 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.
20.6% of Rutland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Rutland 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 Rutland adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rutland
Why doesn’t Rutland have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rutland.
What hospital is closest to Rutland?
Rivers Health in Point Pleasant, 11.9 miles in a straight line from Rutland’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 Rutland?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hopewell Health Centers - Pomeroy in Pomeroy, 6.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rutland.
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.