Healthcare in Akron, MI

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

41.2%

5.1pp above the national average

Depression Rate

28.3%

4.8pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.4%

0.5pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.6%

4.0pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

35.8%

Arthritis

31.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.4%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

19.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

28.3%

Loneliness

32.4%

Lack of Support

23.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

32.2%

Mobility

14.6%

Cognitive

15.5%

Hearing

7.6%

Vision

4.8%

Self-Care

3.9%

Independent Living

9.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

8.5 mi

Mclaren Caro Region

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Mclaren Caro Region	8.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Caro Psychiatric Hospital	8.5 mi	Psychiatric	—	—
Mclaren Bay Region	16.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Hills & Dales General Hospital	17.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Scheurer Hospital	20.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Akron has an obesity rate of 41.2%, which is 5.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.3%, 4.8pp above the national average. About 6.6% of adults lack health insurance. 79.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.