Photo: User:THD3 · CC BY 3.0On CDC estimates, South Euclid is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns
South Euclid differs from Ohio on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 16 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for South Euclid. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Euclid
South Euclid keeps up with checkups
It beats Ohio on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (67.3% vs 62.9%) and cholesterol checks (89.1% vs 86.1%). Checkups ↓
South Euclid is an active town
Only 20.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Health varies a lot right around South Euclid
Grades next door run from Lyndhurst (A) to Cleveland (D). South Euclid is a B+. Around town ↓
COPD and heart disease are less common in South Euclid
South Euclid runs below Ohio on COPD (5.9% vs 8%), heart disease (5.5% vs 7.1%) and cancer (7.3% vs 8.7%). Conditions ↓
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 South Euclid’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind South Euclid’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, South Euclid is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns, #169 of 993 in Ohio. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 86% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 49%).
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). South Euclid’s median household income is $81,297; among the 10,698 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($61K–$102K), it’s healthier than 83%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of South Euclid 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.
1.9 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves
South Euclid and the towns around it
South Euclid’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Euclid | B+ | 35.2% | 12.1% | 11.8% | CDC place |
| Cleveland Heights | A− | 33.3% | 11.9% | 11.2% | CDC place |
| Richmond Heights | B− | 36.9% | 15.7% | 13.5% | CDC place |
| Lyndhurst | A | 28.8% | 10.1% | 9.2% | CDC place |
| Cleveland | D | 42.2% | 17.7% | 21.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 South Euclid adults…
South Euclid runs below OH on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near South Euclid
No hospital or community health center in South Euclid 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 South Euclid; ≈ 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 South Euclid adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, South Euclid does better than Ohio.
2 in 5 South Euclid 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.
11.8% of South Euclid adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of South Euclid adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for South Euclid
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, South Euclid is better than Ohio on 16 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside South Euclid’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | South Euclid | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.6%14.8–18.4 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.5%10.3–12.8 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%13.9–17.2 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.2%31.6–39.1 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.1%10.7–13.5 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37%34.3–39.9 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.7%33–38.5 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.4%24.2–28.7 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 12.1%10.9–13.4 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.3%6.6–8 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%4.9–6 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.9%5.2–6.5 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.4%3.1–3.7 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.4%10.4–14.5 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.8%10.4–13.4 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.9%18.4–23.5 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.3%15.2–19.7 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40%36.6–43.3 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6%5.2–7 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.7%79.3–83.8 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.3%64.6–69.8 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.1%87.7–90.3 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.2%75.9–80.4 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71%67.7–74 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.8%77.5–85.5 | 76% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.4%20–25 | 25.4% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 38.1%33.9–42.1 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.3%20.3–26.3 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.6%12.6–16.7 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.2%11.5–15 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10%8.7–11.3 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.1%7.2–9.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.8%10.2–13.7 | 11.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.2%23.6–29 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.4%11.1–13.8 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.6%10.4–12.9 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.8%4.3–5.4 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%4–4.7 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.1%6.4–7.9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.2–3.8 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 South Euclid
Is South Euclid a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, South Euclid is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #169 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 83%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in South Euclid?
CDC estimates 35.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.6% and 39.1%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to South Euclid?
Lake Health Beachwood Medical Center in Beachwood, 4.3 miles in a straight line from South Euclid’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in South Euclid have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.2–7%), 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 South Euclid more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in South Euclid.
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.