Photo: Jason Zhang · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Toledo as a whole is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns
Toledo differs from Ohio on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 19 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Toledo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Toledo
Making ends meet is harder in Toledo
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.8%), vs 14.1% across Ohio. Utility shut-off threats (15.1% vs 8.3%) and no reliable transportation (13.2% vs 7.7%) are higher too. 23.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Every town around Toledo scores healthier
All nine graded neighbors are ahead of Toledo’s D, from Washington Township (C−) to Ottawa Hills (A+). Around town ↓
Toledo is in the bottom 9% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Toledo is healthier than only 9% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on five of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Toledo has four hospitals within its borders
4 hospitals and 5 community health centers are inside Toledo. Promedica Toledo Hospital is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Toledo’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Toledo’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Toledo is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns, #886 of 993 in Ohio. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 26% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). Toledo’s median household income is $49,724; among the 5,694 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 22%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Toledo compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 7.2% (U.S. 7.9%).
At 263,423 residents, Toledo is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
23.9% of Toledo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Toledo and the towns around it
Toledo’s Health Grade ranks 10th of 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo | D | 39.3% | 15.7% | 19.9% | CDC place |
| Washington Township | C− | 36% | 14.2% | 18.5% | ZIP codes |
| Oregon | B− | 32.6% | 12.7% | 14.7% | CDC place |
| Maumee | A− | 31.4% | 10.7% | 12.6% | CDC place |
| Sylvania Township | A− | 30.5% | 11.3% | 11.4% | ZIP codes |
| Springfield Township | B+ | 32.2% | 12.5% | 13.2% | ZIP codes |
| Ottawa Hills | A+ | 27.5% | 9.8% | 8.3% | CDC place |
| Perrysburg Township | A− | 36.5% | 10.6% | 11.3% | ZIP 43551 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Toledo
4 hospitals and 5 community health centers in Toledo.
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 Toledo; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Toledo adults…
Toledo runs below OH on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
51 miles of trails across 90 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Toledo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Toledo adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Toledo runs above Ohio.
2 in 5 Toledo 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Toledo adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Toledo
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Toledo is better than Ohio on 1 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Toledo’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Toledo | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.3%24–28.8 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.7–18 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.6%18.7–22.7 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.3%34.9–43.9 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.7%14.1–17.4 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 38.6%35.7–41.6 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35%32.1–38 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.5%28–33 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.1%10.9–13.5 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.2%6.6–7.8 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.8%7.1–8.5 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 10%9.2–11 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%4.2–4.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.5%18.4–22.7 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.9%17.9–22.1 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 34.2%30.9–37.7 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.9%12.7–17.3 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.1%40.6–45.8 | 37.9% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.3%10–12.7 | 8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.2%77.5–82.8 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.2%53.1–57.4 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.1%81.4–84.8 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.7%76.4–80.9 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.4%59.8–65 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.8%70.9–78.4 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.3%24.4–30.4 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 39.1%34.6–44 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.8%21.7–28.3 | 21.3% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 24.8%22.3–27.5 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19%17–21.4 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 15.1%13.5–16.9 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.2%11.9–14.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 23.9%21.7–26.3 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.3%32.2–38.6 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.6%15.9–19.4 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.8%16.2–19.5 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%6.1–7.5 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.4%6.9–8 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.5%10.4–12.5 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.8%5.4–6.3 | 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 Toledo
Is Toledo a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Toledo is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns: D for health, #886 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 22%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Toledo?
CDC estimates 39.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.9% and 43.9%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Toledo?
Promedica Toledo Hospital in Toledo, 0.8 miles in a straight line from Toledo’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Toledo have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10–12.7%), 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 Toledo more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Toledo.
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.