Healthcare in Amherst, OH
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.7%
2.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.8%
1.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.6%
0.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
4.4pp 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
39.6%
Arthritis
32.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.1%
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
15.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.8%
Loneliness
30.7%
Lack of Support
18.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.5%
Mobility
12.9%
Cognitive
11.6%
Hearing
7.0%
Vision
3.7%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
6.7%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.8 mi
Mercy Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Regional Medical Center | 1.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Clear Vista Health & Wellness | 1.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| University Hospitals - Elyria Medical Center | 5.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Mercy Allen Hospital | 8.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital | 12.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Amherst has an obesity rate of 33.7%, which is 2.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.8%, 1.3pp above the national average. About 6.2% of adults lack health insurance. 81.2% 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 4.0 out of 5.