2023 Teen Birth Rates in Cuyahoga County
In 2023, Cuyahoga County recorded 537 births to females aged 15–19 years, yielding a teen birth rate of 14.72 per 1,000 females in this age group. This rate exceeded both Ohio’s state rate (14.6) and the U.S. average (13.1) for 2023.
Key Findings
- Racial and Ethnic Disparities: Teen birth rates were highest among Black females (28.48 per 1,000), followed by Hispanic females (24.92), with White females having the lowest rate (7.54).
- Zip Code Variability: Teen birth rates varied significantly by zip code of residence. Higher rates were concentrated on Cleveland’s east side and adjacent inner-ring suburbs, with the highest-ranking zip codes showing rates more than three times the countywide rate.
Cuyahoga County zip codes with the highest teen birth rates (births per 1,000 females aged 15–19):
| Rank | Zip Code | Teen Birth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44127 | 87.38 |
| 2 | 44112 | 53.90 |
| 3 | 44110 | 49.10 |
| 4 | 44101 | Suppressed* |
| 5 | 44104 | 44.55 |
*Rate suppressed per the Ohio Department of Health Disclosure Limitation Standard. See the Technical Notes in the full report.
Conclusion
These data highlight disparities in teen birth rates in Cuyahoga County, particularly among Black and Hispanic populations and in historically under-resourced neighborhoods. These communities should be prioritized for prevention, education, and support efforts to help reduce teen births and associated adverse health outcomes.
Full Report
The full report includes teen birth rates by race/ethnicity for every Cuyahoga County zip code (Table 1), a zip code map (Map 1), definitions, technical notes, and data sources.
2023 Teen Birth Rates in Cuyahoga County (PDF)
Past Report
