Healthcare in Akron, OH
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.7%
6.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.0%
3.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.5%
4.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
near 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
36.2%
Arthritis
31.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.2%
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
20.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.0%
Loneliness
37.1%
Lack of Support
24.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.6%
Mobility
17.8%
Cognitive
17.5%
Hearing
6.8%
Vision
7.4%
Self-Care
5.7%
Independent Living
11.2%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
In city
Akron Children'S Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron Children'S Hospital | In city | Childrens | — | — |
| Akron General Medical Center | 1.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center | 2.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | — |
| Summa Western Reserve Hospital | 6.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Assurance Health Hudson Llc | 12.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Akron has an obesity rate of 42.7%, which is 6.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.0%, 3.5pp above the national average. About 10.4% of adults lack health insurance. 80.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.