Photo: Nyttend · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Walbridge is healthier than 58%
Walbridge differs from Ohio on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Walbridge. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Walbridge
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Walbridge
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.4%), vs 8.7% across Ohio. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. COPD is also above the state: 9.7%, vs 8% across Ohio. In all, Walbridge runs above Ohio on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Walbridge, and more people treating it
42% of adults have high blood pressure (Ohio 37.2%), but 83% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Walbridge is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Walbridge is healthier than 32%. Against the 7,557 towns with similar household incomes ($42K–$69K), it’s healthier than 58%. Health Grade ↓
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 Walbridge’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Walbridge’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Walbridge is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns, #563 of 993 in Ohio. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 56% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 18%).
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). Walbridge’s median household income is $55,469; among the 7,557 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($42K–$69K), it’s healthier than 58%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Walbridge compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 83% (U.S. 76.5%); worried about keeping housing, 9.3% (U.S. 12%).
Out of every 100 Walbridge adults…
Walbridge runs above OH on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Walbridge adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Care in and near Walbridge
No hospital or community health center in Walbridge 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 Walbridge; ≈ 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.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Walbridge adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Walbridge adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.8% of Walbridge adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Walbridge and the towns around it
Walbridge’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walbridge | C | 40.1% | 14.6% | 15.2% | CDC place |
| Lake Township | B− | 39.4% | 13% | 14.6% | ZIP codes |
| Northwood | B− | 39.8% | 12.5% | 14.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Walbridge adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Walbridge
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Walbridge is better than Ohio on 3 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Walbridge’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Walbridge | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.6%17.4–23.8 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.2–17.3 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.6–18.7 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.1%34–46.3 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.6%12.6–16.6 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 42%38.2–45.8 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.8%35.8–43.5 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35.9%32.5–39.3 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.6–12.1 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.4%10.2–12.6 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.1%8–10.2 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.7%8.1–11.2 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%3.8–4.9 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.9%12.1–17.9 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.2%12.4–18 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.3%23.5–33.2 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.4%12.9–18 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.2%31.1–41.3 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.9%6.4–9.9 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.1%79.2–84.7 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.6%59.2–65.9 | 62.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.6%85.8–89.1 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83%80.8–85 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.4%62.7–71.7 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76%68.7–82 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27%23.5–30.5 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.5%28.5–38.8 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.7%16.5–23.2 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.1%9.8–14.9 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.3%7.7–11.1 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.7%5.7–7.9 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.7%5.7–7.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.8%7.8–12.1 | 11.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.3%29.9–38.8 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.8%14.1–19.4 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14%12.1–15.9 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.8%7.7–9.9 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5%4.3–5.7 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.6%7.3–9.9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.5–4.6 | 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 Walbridge
Is Walbridge a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Walbridge is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #563 of 993 in Ohio. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Walbridge?
CDC estimates 40.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 34% and 46.3%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Walbridge?
Bay Park Community Hospital in Oregon, 2.3 miles in a straight line from Walbridge’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Walbridge have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.4–9.9%), 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 Walbridge more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Walbridge.
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.