Where Wightmans Grove residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wightmans Grove, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wightmans Grove. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wightmans Grove
Heart disease and cancer run high in Wightmans Grove
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 8.7% across Ohio. In all, Wightmans Grove runs above Ohio on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Wightmans Grove, and more people treating it
42.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Ohio 37.2%), but 82.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Wightmans Grove adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Ohio. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Wightmans Grove’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Wightmans Grove adults…
Wightmans Grove runs below OH on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wightmans Grove adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.7% of Wightmans Grove adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Care in and near Wightmans Grove
No hospital or community health center in Wightmans Grove 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 Wightmans Grove; ≈ 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.
How Wightmans Grove adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Wightmans Grove does better than Ohio.
1 in 3 Wightmans Grove 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.
Wightmans Grove 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Township | C− | 41.1% | 15% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
| Riley Township | C− | 41.2% | 14.9% | 17.1% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wightmans Grove adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wightmans Grove
Why doesn’t Wightmans Grove have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wightmans Grove.
What hospital is closest to Wightmans Grove?
Magruder Hospital in Port Clinton, 8.1 miles in a straight line from Wightmans Grove’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 Wightmans Grove?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Services - East in Fremont, 6.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wightmans Grove.
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.