Photo: Nyttend · Public domainSheffield Township’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Sheffield Township differs from Ohio on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 21 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 44055, 44052, 44035. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sheffield Township
More Sheffield Township adults get no exercise
42.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Sheffield Township
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (31.8%), more than twice the Ohio rate. Utility shut-off threats (17.4% vs 8.3%) and housing insecurity (23.2% vs 11.3%) are higher too. 29.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Sheffield Township is in the bottom 1% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Sheffield Township is healthier than only 1% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
Health varies a lot right around Sheffield Township
Grades next door run from Sheffield (B+) to Lorain (D−). Sheffield Township is a D−. Around town ↓
More Sheffield Township adults live with a disability
2 in 5 adults live with a disability (40.4%, vs 29.5% across Ohio). The biggest difference is vision loss: 9.9% vs 4.8%. Disability ↓
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 Sheffield Township’s likely range; Sheffield Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 44055, 44052, 44035, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Sheffield Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sheffield Township is near the bottom of U.S. towns, #988 of 993 in Ohio. All seven of Sheffield Township’s estimates fall in the lowest 5% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is no exercise: 42.8% of adults, against 26.9% across Ohio and 24.7% nationally.
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). Sheffield Township’s median household income is $48,433; among the 5,191 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($36K–$61K), it’s healthier than 2%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Sheffield Township compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.8% (U.S. 7.9%).
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
29.3% of Sheffield Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Sheffield Township and the towns around it
Sheffield Township’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Township | D− | 45.2% | 19.9% | 22% | ZIP codes |
| Lorain | D− | 42.9% | 18.5% | 20% | CDC place |
| Sheffield | B+ | 33.2% | 13.1% | 11.7% | CDC place |
| Elyria Township | D | 39.2% | 15.7% | 18.5% | ZIP codes |
| Elyria | D | 39.5% | 15.7% | 18.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sheffield Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Out of every 100 Sheffield Township adults…
Sheffield Township runs below OH on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Sheffield Township
No hospital or community health center in Sheffield Township 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 Sheffield Township; ≈ 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 Sheffield Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Sheffield Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Sheffield Township runs above Ohio.
1 in 3 Sheffield Township 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.
Every CDC estimate for Sheffield Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sheffield Township is better than Ohio on 2 and worse on 21; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Sheffield Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sheffield Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 31.9%28.9–35.1 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.5%17.6–21.7 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.1%19–23.4 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 45.2%39.2–51.2 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 19.9%17.8–22.2 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 42.4%38.8–46.2 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.6%34.9–42.4 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.2%29.3–35.3 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.6–13.4 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.8%6.2–7.5 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 9%8.2–9.9 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.1%10.1–12.2 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5%4.6–5.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 26.7%22.7–30.7 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 22%19.5–24.5 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 42.8%38.3–47.4 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14%11.7–16.5 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44.1%38.6–49.5 | 37.9% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 18.3%16.3–20.6 | 8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.4%75.2–81.5 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 48.5%45.1–51.9 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.7%79.8–83.8 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.2%76.8–81.5 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.9%53–62.6 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.4%63.8–78 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.3%23–29.8 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.8%30.7–40.6 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.8%21.2–28.3 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 31.8%28.4–35.2 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 23.2%20.5–25.9 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 17.4%15.2–19.3 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 15.4%13.7–17 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 29.3%26.1–32.4 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.4%36.4–44.6 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.6%19.4–23.9 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.9%18–22.1 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.2%7.4–9.1 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9.9%9.2–10.8 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.9%11.7–14.3 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.1%6.6–7.7 | 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 Sheffield Township
Is Sheffield Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sheffield Township is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health, #988 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 2%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Sheffield Township?
CDC estimates 45.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 39.2% and 51.2%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sheffield Township?
Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain, 4.5 miles in a straight line from Sheffield Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Sheffield Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 18.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 16.3–20.6%), 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 Sheffield Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sheffield Township.
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.