Photo: Dblcut3 · CC BY-SA 4.0Youngstown’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Youngstown differs from Ohio on 25 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 23 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Youngstown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Youngstown
Making ends meet is harder in Youngstown
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (35%), more than twice the Ohio rate. Utility shut-off threats (21.3% vs 8.3%) and no reliable transportation (18.2% vs 7.7%) are higher too. 36.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Youngstown
47.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 28.9% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
Youngstown is in the bottom 1% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Youngstown is healthier than only 1% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
More Youngstown adults live with a disability
2 in 5 adults live with a disability (41.2%, vs 29.5% across Ohio). The biggest difference is vision loss: 11.1% vs 4.8%. Disability ↓
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 Youngstown’s likely range.
What’s behind Youngstown’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Youngstown is near the bottom of U.S. towns, #991 of 993 in Ohio. All seven of Youngstown’s estimates fall in the lowest 3% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is smoking: 24.7% of adults, against 15.4% across Ohio and 11.8% nationally.
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). Youngstown’s median household income is $34,408; among the 1,163 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($26K–$43K), it’s healthier than 9%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Youngstown compares well: binge drinking, 12.6% (U.S. 15.4%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
36.1% of Youngstown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Keeping up with care
Share of Youngstown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Youngstown adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Out of every 100 Youngstown adults…
Youngstown runs below OH on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Youngstown
1 hospital and 2 community health centers in Youngstown, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Youngstown; ≈ 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.
39 miles of trails across 51 parks and preserves
How Youngstown adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Youngstown runs above Ohio.
2 in 5 Youngstown 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.
Youngstown and the towns around it
Youngstown’s Health Grade ranks 9th of 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown | D− | 47.2% | 20.5% | 24.7% | CDC place |
| Liberty Township | D | 41.8% | 16.8% | 19.6% | ZIP codes |
| Girard | D | 40.6% | 15.3% | 19.2% | CDC place |
| Campbell | D− | 43.9% | 19.6% | 21.7% | CDC place |
| Boardman Township | B | 36.1% | 13% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
| Austintown Township | C+ | 37.1% | 13.7% | 16.5% | ZIP codes |
| Austintown | — | — | — | — | |
| Coitsville Township | C | 37.6% | 14.6% | 17.2% | ZIP codes |
Austintown: the same community as Austintown Township, graded once. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Every CDC estimate for Youngstown
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Youngstown is better than Ohio on 2 and worse on 23; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Youngstown’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Youngstown | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 33.1%30.2–35.9 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.4%17.5–21.3 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.6%19.5–23.7 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 47.2%41.5–52.8 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 20.5%18.4–22.6 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 46.1%42.6–49.6 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.9%33.5–40.5 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.8%31.9–37.8 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.6%11.3–14 | 11.1% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.2%6.5–7.9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.8%9–10.7 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.9%11.8–14 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.2%5.7–6.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 28.9%25.2–32.8 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 24.7%22.2–27.2 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 39.3%35.2–43.5 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.6%10.5–15 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 48.2%43.6–52.9 | 37.9% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.1%13.4–16.9 | 8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.1%76–81.9 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 47.3%44.1–50.4 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.2%79.3–83.1 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.6%78.4–82.6 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.1%57.8–66.2 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.9%67.6–79.5 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.9%21.8–28.1 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38.3%33.1–43.2 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.9%23.2–30.6 | 21.3% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 35%31.5–38.1 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 25.1%22.4–27.8 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 21.3%19.1–23.5 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 18.2%16.4–19.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 36.1%33.1–39 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41.2%37.4–45.1 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 23.1%20.9–25.2 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.8%18.9–22.7 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7.3–9 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 11.1%10.3–11.9 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 15%13.7–16.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.5%7.9–9.1 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Youngstown
Is Youngstown a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Youngstown is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health, #991 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 9%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Youngstown?
CDC estimates 47.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 41.5% and 52.8%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Youngstown?
MH St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital in Youngstown, 0.0 miles in a straight line from Youngstown’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Youngstown have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.4–16.9%), 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 Youngstown more than anything measured there. Even at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade stays D−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Youngstown.
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.