2022 Teen Birth Rates in Cuyahoga County

In 2022, Cuyahoga County recorded 614 births to females aged 15–19, with a teen birth rate of 16.6 per 1,000, higher than both Ohio (15.4) and U.S. (13.6) averages. Rates vary significantly by race and zip code, with the highest rates among Black and Hispanic teens and in East Side Cleveland neighborhoods. These findings highlight the need for targeted outreach and reproductive health interventions.

Key Points

• Overall teen birth rate: 16.6 per 1,000 (U.S.: 13.6; Ohio: 15.4).
• By race:
  • Black: 33.37 per 1,000
  • Hispanic: 22.31
  • White: 7.41
• Highest zip codes: 44127, 44115, 44110, 44104, 44117, 44132, 44146, 44105, 44108, 44121.
• Disparities: Black and Hispanic teens and East Side communities face the greatest burden.
• Action needed: Culturally tailored outreach and area-specific interventions to reduce teen births.