Healthcare in Akron, NY

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

34.0%

2.1pp below the national average

Depression Rate

22.8%

0.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.4%

0.5pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.8%

4.8pp 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

38.9%

Arthritis

31.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.5%

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

17.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.8%

Loneliness

30.2%

Lack of Support

22.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

28.1%

Mobility

15.1%

Cognitive

13.1%

Hearing

7.2%

Vision

5.1%

Self-Care

4.3%

Independent Living

9.2%

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

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

14.4 mi

United Memorial Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
United Memorial Medical Center	14.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Medina Memorial Hospital	14.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Upstate New York Va Healthcare System (Western Ny Va Healthcare System)	16.8 mi	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	4/5	✓
Erie County Medical Center	16.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Western Ny Childrens Psychiatric Center	17.7 mi	Psychiatric	—	✓

Akron has an obesity rate of 34.0%, which is 2.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.8%, 0.7pp below the national average. About 5.8% of adults lack health insurance. 82.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.