Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Woodworth is healthier than 86%
Woodworth differs from Ohio on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 17 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Woodworth. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Woodworth
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Woodworth
1 in 6 adults have had cancer (16.6%), about twice the Ohio rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Arthritis is also above the state: 43.5%, vs 29.8% across Ohio. In all, Woodworth runs above Ohio on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 47% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Woodworth is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Woodworth is healthier than 61%. Against the 9,042 towns with similar household incomes ($45K–$76K), it’s healthier than 86%. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in Woodworth, and more people treating it
46% of adults have high blood pressure (Ohio 37.2%), but 88.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Woodworth keeps up with checkups
It beats Ohio on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85% vs 79.9%) and dentist visits (70.9% vs 62.9%). Checkups ↓
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 Woodworth’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Woodworth’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Woodworth is healthier than 61% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 96% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 17%).
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). Woodworth’s median household income is $60,417; among the 9,042 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$76K), it’s healthier than 86%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Woodworth adults…
Woodworth runs below OH on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Woodworth is an older town: 47% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Woodworth as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Woodworth adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Care in and near Woodworth
No hospital or community health center in Woodworth 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 Woodworth; ≈ 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.
1.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Woodworth adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Woodworth does better than Ohio.
1 in 3 Woodworth 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.
5.6% of Woodworth adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Woodworth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodworth | B | 30.2% | 14.7% | 10.7% | CDC place |
| North Lima | B+ | 33.7% | 11.7% | 13.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Woodworth adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Woodworth
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Woodworth is better than Ohio on 17 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Woodworth’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Woodworth | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.8%15.2–22.7 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%12.5–17.4 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.6%11–14.3 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.2%25.4–35.3 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 14.7%12.6–17 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 46%41.8–49.9 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.4%39.4–47.4 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 43.5%39.9–47.2 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.6–10.9 | 11.1% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 16.6%14.9–18.2 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 11%9.4–12.7 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.6%7.6–11.8 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 5.3%4.4–6.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.5%11.2–15.8 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.7%8.9–12.8 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 27.2%22–32.4 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 10.9%9.2–12.9 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33%28.9–37.2 | 37.9% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.3%5–7.9 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 85%82.7–87.2 | 79.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.9%68.1–73.5 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 92%90.9–93.1 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 88.1%86.2–89.7 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 77.4%74.1–80.5 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.8%73.3–83.6 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.2%17.5–23 | 25.4% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 31.3%26.2–36.4 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.3%15.1–21.7 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.7%6.1–9.6 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 5.6%4.6–6.8 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4%3.3–4.7 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.6%3.9–5.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.6%4.4–7.1 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.2%30.1–40.3 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.9%15.2–22.8 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.1%9.3–13.1 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.7%10–13.4 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.1%4.1–6.4 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.7%6.8–10.7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.1–4.7 | 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 Woodworth
Is Woodworth a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Woodworth is healthier than 61% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Woodworth?
CDC estimates 30.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.4% and 35.3%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Woodworth?
HMHP St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center in Boardman, 1.3 miles in a straight line from Woodworth’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Woodworth have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5–7.9%), 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 Woodworth more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Woodworth.
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.