Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Valley Hi residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Valley Hi, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Valley Hi. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Valley Hi
Valley Hi is short on primary care and mental health care
Valley Hi’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Valley Hi
Valley Hi runs below Ohio on seven chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.6% vs 3.7%), diabetes (9.9% vs 13.2%) and heart disease (5.4% vs 7.1%). 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 Valley Hi’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Valley Hi adults…
Valley Hi runs below OH on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Valley Hi
No hospital or community health center in Valley Hi 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 Valley Hi; ≈ 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).
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 Valley Hi adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Valley Hi adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Valley Hi 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.
8% of Valley Hi adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Valley Hi 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 Valley Hi adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Valley Hi
Why doesn’t Valley Hi have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Valley Hi.
What hospital is closest to Valley Hi?
Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, 5.6 miles in a straight line from Valley Hi’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Valley Hi?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is West Liberty Community Health Center in West Liberty, 4.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Valley Hi.
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.