Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Suffield is healthier than 89%
Suffield differs from Ohio on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Suffield. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Suffield
Suffield is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Suffield is healthier than 66%. Against the 9,319 towns with similar household incomes ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 89%. Health Grade ↓
Cancer runs high in Suffield
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.2%), vs 8.7% across Ohio. Age is part of it: 35% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Suffield adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Ohio. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Suffield’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Suffield’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Suffield is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 75% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 42%).
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). Suffield’s median household income is $61,667; among the 9,319 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 89%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Suffield adults…
Suffield runs above OH on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Suffield is an older town: 35% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Suffield as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.2% of Suffield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Care in and near Suffield
No hospital or community health center in Suffield 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 Suffield; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
0.9 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Suffield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Suffield adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Suffield 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.
Suffield and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffield | B+ | 32.1% | 12.6% | 13.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Suffield adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Suffield
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Suffield is better than Ohio on 6 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Suffield’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Suffield | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.4%14.4–20.7 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.4%11.4–15.5 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%13.6–17.9 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.1%26.2–38.1 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.6%10.6–14.6 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.2%34.2–42.1 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.9%34.8–42.8 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.2%29.7–36.6 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.1–11.7 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.2%10–12.3 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.9%6.8–9.1 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.1%6.7–9.7 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.2–4.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.9%13–19 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.6%10.8–16.4 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.6%20–29.4 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.9%13.2–18.7 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.6%30.6–40.6 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.6%5–8.5 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.8%77.7–83.6 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.9%66.7–72.8 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.7%85.7–89.6 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82%79.5–84.2 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.9%62.1–71.5 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.8%66.4–80.2 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.1%19.7–26.3 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.3%28.5–38.8 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.3%16.1–23 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.2%7.1–11.8 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.7%6.2–9.5 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.6%4.6–6.7 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.6%4.7–6.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.2%5.5–9.3 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.4%25–34 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.9%11.5–16.5 | 13.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.6%10.6–14.7 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8%6.9–9.2 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.5–4.8 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4%6.1–8.6 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%2.8–3.9 | 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 Suffield
Is Suffield a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Suffield is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Suffield?
CDC estimates 32.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.2% and 38.1%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Suffield?
Summa Health System in Akron, 10.6 miles in a straight line from Suffield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Suffield have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5–8.5%), 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 Suffield 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 Suffield.
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.