Where Wayne residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wayne, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wayne. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wayne
Out of every 100 Wayne adults…
Wayne runs below OH on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Wayne
No hospital or community health center in Wayne 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 Wayne; ≈ 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.
0.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Wayne adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Wayne adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Wayne runs above Ohio.
4 in 10 Wayne 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.
10.9% of Wayne adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Wayne and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Wayne adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Wayne
Why doesn’t Wayne have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wayne.
What hospital is closest to Wayne?
Wood County Hospital in Bowling Green, 11.3 miles in a straight line from Wayne’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 Wayne?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Wood County Community Health Center in Bowling Green, 8.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wayne.
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.