Where Waite Hill residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Waite Hill, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Waite Hill. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Waite Hill
Waite Hill keeps up with checkups
It beats Ohio on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.6% vs 79.9%) and dentist visits (75% vs 62.9%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Waite Hill
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.7%), vs 8.7% across Ohio. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Waite Hill adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (28.4% vs 35%), frequent mental distress (13.2% vs 17.5%) and lack of emotional support (16.5% vs 21.3%) all run below Ohio. Mind & connection ↓
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 Waite Hill’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Waite Hill adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Out of every 100 Waite Hill adults…
Waite Hill runs below OH on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Waite Hill is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Waite Hill as about how healthy they are.
How Waite Hill adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Waite Hill does better than Ohio.
3 in 10 Waite Hill 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.
Care in and near Waite Hill
No hospital or community health center in Waite Hill 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 Waite Hill; ≈ 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.
0.5 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.
4.5% of Waite Hill adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Waite Hill and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willoughby | B | 36.2% | 12.5% | 13.7% | CDC place |
| Willoughby Hills | B− | 37.5% | 13.8% | 13.4% | CDC place |
| Kirtland | A− | 33.9% | 12% | 11.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Waite Hill adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Waite Hill
Why doesn’t Waite Hill have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Waite Hill.
What hospital is closest to Waite Hill?
Lake Health in Concord, 8.4 miles in a straight line from Waite Hill’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Waite Hill?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Signature Health New Willoughby Clinic in Willoughby, 2.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Waite Hill.
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.