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Cuyahoga County, Ohio: environmental and disease records
Cancer mortality in Cuyahoga County is 153.3 deaths per 100,000 people per year against a U.S. rate of 143.2, a statistically significant excess. The strongest disease signals are Lung & bronchus deaths at 1.1 times the U.S. rate and Pancreas deaths at 1.1 times the U.S. rate. Federal databases place 3,273 regulated facilities, sites and hazards inside the county, led by Air permit holder (minor source) (1,067), Gas station (mapped facility) (387), Brownfield property (351). EPA AirToxScreen estimates a lifetime cancer risk from outdoor air toxics of 30 in a million, driven mainly by formaldehyde.
Rates are age-adjusted per 100,000 people. A cancer signal is marked significant when the lower bound of its 95 percent confidence interval is above the U.S. rate. Facility counts use active federal records located inside the county boundary. Approximate county center: 41.4524, -81.6806.
Cancer deaths and new cases versus the United States
Source: NCI and CDC State Cancer Profiles, both sexes, all ages. Sorted by the ratio of the county rate to the U.S. rate.
| Cancer | Measure | County rate | U.S. rate | Times U.S. | 95% interval | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thyroid | New cases | 15.2 | 13 | 1.17xSignificant | 14.2 to 16.2 | 2019-2023 |
| Lung & bronchus | New cases | 59.7 | 51.8 | 1.15xSignificant | 58.1 to 61.4 | 2019-2023 |
| Stomach | Deaths | 3.1 | 2.7 | 1.15x | 2.7 to 3.5 | 2020-2024 |
| Non-Hodgkin lymphoma | Deaths | 5.3 | 4.8 | 1.1x | 4.8 to 5.8 | 2020-2024 |
| Lung & bronchus | Deaths | 33.3 | 30.2 | 1.1xSignificant | 32.1 to 34.5 | 2020-2024 |
| Bladder | New cases | 20.6 | 18.7 | 1.1xSignificant | 19.6 to 21.6 | 2019-2023 |
| Pancreas | Deaths | 12.2 | 11.3 | 1.08xSignificant | 11.5 to 13 | 2020-2024 |
| Stomach | New cases | 7.1 | 6.6 | 1.08x | 6.5 to 7.7 | 2019-2023 |
| All cancer | Deaths | 153.3 | 143.2 | 1.07xSignificant | 150.7 to 156 | 2020-2024 |
| Liver & bile duct | Deaths | 7 | 6.6 | 1.06x | 6.4 to 7.5 | 2020-2024 |
| Leukemia | Deaths | 6 | 5.7 | 1.05x | 5.5 to 6.5 | 2020-2024 |
| All cancer | New cases | 477.1 | 453.4 | 1.05xSignificant | 472.3 to 482 | 2019-2023 |
| Bladder | Deaths | 4.3 | 4.1 | 1.05x | 3.9 to 4.8 | 2020-2024 |
| Esophagus | New cases | 4.8 | 4.6 | 1.04x | 4.3 to 5.3 | 2019-2023 |
| Pancreas | New cases | 14.5 | 13.9 | 1.04x | 13.7 to 15.4 | 2019-2023 |
| Liver & bile duct | New cases | 9 | 8.7 | 1.03x | 8.4 to 9.6 | 2019-2023 |
| Childhood cancer (under 15) | Deaths | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1x | 1.2 to 2.9 | 2020-2024 |
| Esophagus | Deaths | 3.7 | 3.7 | 1x | 3.3 to 4.2 | 2020-2024 |
| Thyroid | Deaths | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1x | 0.3 to 0.7 | 2020-2024 |
| Non-Hodgkin lymphoma | New cases | 18.4 | 18.5 | 0.99x | 17.4 to 19.4 | 2019-2023 |
| Kidney & renal pelvis | New cases | 17.5 | 17.9 | 0.98x | 16.6 to 18.5 | 2019-2023 |
| Kidney & renal pelvis | Deaths | 3.2 | 3.4 | 0.94x | 2.8 to 3.6 | 2020-2024 |
| Brain & nervous system | New cases | 5.8 | 6.2 | 0.94x | 5.3 to 6.4 | 2019-2023 |
| Leukemia | New cases | 13.2 | 14.5 | 0.91x | 12.4 to 14.1 | 2019-2023 |
| Melanoma of the skin | Deaths | 1.8 | 2 | 0.9x | 1.5 to 2.1 | 2020-2024 |
| Melanoma of the skin | New cases | 21.2 | 23.8 | 0.89x | 20.2 to 22.3 | 2019-2023 |
| Brain & nervous system | Deaths | 3.9 | 4.4 | 0.89x | 3.4 to 4.4 | 2020-2024 |
| Childhood cancer (under 15) | New cases | 13 | 16.4 | 0.79x | 10.9 to 15.4 | 2019-2023 |
Mortality measures versus the U.S. county median
Source: County Health Rankings, built from CDC National Vital Statistics System death records. The comparison value is the median of all U.S. counties.
| Measure | County | U.S. median | Difference | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premature death | 10,171.2 | 9,842.6 | +3% | years of life lost before age 75 per 100,000 |
| Life expectancy | 75.4 | 75.3 | +0% | years |
| Child mortality | 69.7 | 59.8 | +17% | deaths under age 18 per 100,000 |
| Infant mortality | 8.1 | 6.2 | +30% | deaths under age 1 per 1,000 live births |
| Injury deaths | 111 | 96.9 | +15% | deaths per 100,000 |
| Drug overdose deaths | 45.5 | 28.6 | +59% | deaths per 100,000 |
Air toxics and air quality
EPA AirToxScreen 2020
Lifetime cancer risk from outdoor air toxics: 30 in a million. EPA treats 100 in a million as the upper end of acceptable risk and 1 in a million as the goal.
- Formaldehyde16.08 per million
- Carbon Tetrachloride2.95 per million
- Naphthalene1.6 per million
- Benzene1.6 per million
EPA Air Quality Index 2025
Monitored on 365 days: 158 good, 4 unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse. Median AQI 53, peak 150.
Regulated facilities, sites and hazards by type
3,273 active records inside the county from EPA ECHO, TRI, Superfund, Brownfields, NPDES, EIA, FAA, FRA and corrections data.
- Air permit holder (minor source)1,067
- Gas station (mapped facility)387
- Brownfield property351
- Auto repair or body shop (mapped facility)282
- Rail grade crossing281
- Small hazardous waste generator221
- Toxic chemical release facility (TRI)156
- TRI reporting facility126
- Large hazardous waste generator116
- NPDES wastewater discharge permit83
- Dry cleaner (mapped facility)47
- Major air pollution source38
- Landfill (mapped facility)28
- Heliport17
- Scrapyard (mapped facility)16
- Hazardous waste transporter14
- Large greenhouse gas emitter12
- EPA air quality monitor11
- Wastewater plant (mapped facility)6
- Commercial airport3
- Gas power plant2
- Oil-fired power plant2
- Solar power plant2
- Wind power plant2
- Crematorium (mapped facility)1
- Biomass power plant1
- Other power plant1
Highest-severity records
The 25 records with the highest Envyrofax severity in the county, with the agency identifier to cite in a records request.
- Severity 10
Cleveland-Cliffs Cleveland Works Llc, Cleveland
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Zinc compounds, Manganese And Manganese Compounds, Manganese compounds, Lead compounds and 4 more. Reports carcinogens. 21,818,100 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 44105SGCLV3060E (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 9.4
Plastic Platers Inc, Brooklyn
TRI reporting facility. Penalties $41,250.
EPA FRS registry ID 110000825803 (U.S. EPA ECHO) Agency record
- Severity 9.1
Mcgean-Rohco, Inc., Cleveland
TRI reporting facility. Penalties $21,550.
EPA FRS registry ID 110000386831 (U.S. EPA ECHO) Agency record
- Severity 8.5
Howmet Aerospace Cleveland Works, Cuyahoga Heights
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Nitric acid, Hydrogen fluoride, Copper, Nickel and 3 more. Reports carcinogens. 176,021 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 44105LMNMC1600H (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 8.5
The Chemical Solvents Inc, Cleveland
TRI reporting facility.
EPA FRS registry ID 110054269304 (U.S. EPA ECHO) Agency record
- Severity 8.5
Cleveland-Cliffs Cleveland Works, Cleveland
TRI reporting facility.
EPA FRS registry ID 110011945681 (U.S. EPA ECHO) Agency record
- Severity 8.5
Harvard Yards, Newburgh Heights
EPA air quality monitor.
Record ID 390350065 (U.S. EPA AirData)
- Severity 8.4
Rochling Industrial Cleveland, South Euclid
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Methyl methacrylate, Styrene, Zinc compounds, Benzoyl peroxide. Reports carcinogens. 135,150 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 44121THGLS4321G (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 8.4
American Metals Corp, Westlake
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Certain glycol ethers, 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene, Xylene (mixed isomers), Methyl isobutyl ketone and 4 more. Reports carcinogens. 111,476 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 44145MRCNM1000C (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 8.1
Chemical Solvents Inc, Cleveland
TRI reporting facility. Penalties $134,473.
EPA FRS registry ID 110000386804 (U.S. EPA ECHO) Agency record
- Severity 8.1
Ppg Industries Ohio Inc (Cl), Cleveland
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene, Certain glycol ethers, n-Butyl alcohol, Xylene (mixed isomers) and 4 more. Reports carcinogens. 54,701 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 44111PPGND3800W (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 8.1
Architectural Fiberglass Inc, Cleveland
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Styrene. Reports carcinogens. 46,063 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 4412WRCHTC83BES (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 8.1
Hdi Landing Gear Usa Inc, Strongsville
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Trichloroethylene, Lead. Reports carcinogens. 43,263 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 4414WHDLND159FL (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 7.9
Charter Manufacturing Co. Inc., Cuyahoga Heights
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Zinc compounds, Manganese And Manganese Compounds, Manganese compounds, Chromium and Chromium Compounds(except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) and 4 more. Reports carcinogens. 28,683 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 44125MRCNS4300E (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 7.9
Tremco Cpg Inc Mameco Div, Cleveland
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Xylene (mixed isomers), Ethylbenzene, 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene, Diisocyanates and 4 more. Reports carcinogens. 26,813 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 44128MMCNT4475E (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 7.8
Chemical Solvents Jennings Road Facility, Cleveland
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Dichloromethane, Methanol, Toluene, Xylene (mixed isomers) and 4 more. Reports carcinogens. 18,840 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 44109CHMCL3751J (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 7.8
Federal Metal Co, Oakwood Village
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Zinc compounds, Lead compounds, Copper And Copper Compounds, Copper compounds and 3 more. Reports carcinogens. 17,586 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 44146THFDR7250D (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 7.7
Tremco Cpg Inc, Cleveland
TRI reporting facility. Penalties $10,000.
EPA FRS registry ID 110000387554 (U.S. EPA ECHO) Agency record
- Severity 7.7
I Schumann & Co, Oakwood Village
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Zinc compounds, Lead And Lead Compounds, Copper And Copper Compounds, Nickel and 1 more. Reports carcinogens. 14,918 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 44146SCHMN22500 (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 7.7
Ask Chemicals Llc, Cleveland
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Methanol, Phenol, Formaldehyde, 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene and 4 more. Reports carcinogens. 14,691 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 44102SHLND2191W (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 7.7
Chemical Solvents Inc--Denison Facility, Cleveland
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Dichloromethane, Toluene, Tetrachloroethylene, n-Hexane and 4 more. Reports carcinogens. 13,887 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 44109CHMCL1010D (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 7.7
Mplx Terminals Llc - Brecksville Oh Terminal, Brecksville
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: n-Hexane, Toluene, Benzene, Xylene (mixed isomers) and 4 more. Reports carcinogens. 13,433 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 44141BRCKS10439 (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 7.6
Day-Glo Color Corp, Cleveland
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Formaldehyde, Xylene (mixed isomers), Zinc compounds, N,N-Dimethylformamide and 2 more. Reports carcinogens. 12,591 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 44103DYGLC4515S (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 7.6
Mcgean-Rohco Inc, Cleveland
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: Methanol, Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region), Epichlorohydrin, Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) and 4 more. Reports carcinogens. 12,227 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 44109MCGNR2910H (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
- Severity 7.6
Sherwin-Williams Co, Bedford Heights
Toxic chemical release facility (TRI). Chemicals: n-Hexane, Toluene, Trichloroethylene, Cyclohexane and 4 more. Reports carcinogens. 10,807 lbs released over 5 years.
TRI facility ID 44146SPRYN26300 (U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory)
Correctional facilities
Prisons, jails and corrections operations with an EPA facility record, and the drinking water and wastewater compliance attached to them.
No correctional facility with an EPA record is located in this county.
Discovery / public records
Records to request for Cuyahoga County
Ohio state cancer registry
Cancer incidence counts by census tract or ZIP code, by cancer type and year (de-identified). Any cancer cluster inquiries or investigations in Cuyahoga County, and their findings.
Ohio vital statistics office
Death certificate counts by cause of death and residence tract or ZIP code, and the years behind the mortality measures above.
Ohio health department, environmental epidemiology
Health consultations or assessments by ATSDR or the state health department covering the county, and any exposure investigations.
Ohio environmental agency and the U.S. EPA regional office
Compliance history, inspection reports, notices of violation, penalties and enforcement actions for each facility above, cited by EPA FRS registry ID.
Ohio drinking water program
Violation notices, sampling results and sanitary surveys for the public water systems serving the county, including any system serving a correctional facility.
Department of corrections or county sheriff
Water testing, grievances and environmental health inspections for the correctional facilities listed above.
Each Envyrofax address report includes a printable records request worksheet with the custodian and the exact request wording per finding.