Healthcare in Ferndale, MI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.2%
4.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.0%
0.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
6.7%
5.2pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
5.4pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
28.2%
Arthritis
18.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.7%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
16.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.0%
Loneliness
31.5%
Lack of Support
20.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
20.2%
Mobility
7.2%
Cognitive
11.9%
Hearing
4.4%
Vision
2.9%
Self-Care
2.2%
Independent Living
5.8%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
In city
Henry Ford Health Kingswood Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Ford Health Kingswood Hospital | In city | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Southeast Michigan Surgical Hospital Llc | 3.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Sinai-Grace Hospital | 3.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak | 4.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Ascension Providence Hospital, Southfield And Novi | 5.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Ferndale has an obesity rate of 31.2%, which is 4.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.0%, 0.5pp above the national average. About 5.2% of adults lack health insurance. 76.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.7 out of 5.