Healthcare in Athens, OH
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.7%
1.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
35.5%
12.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
6.7%
5.2pp below 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
23.2%
Arthritis
14.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
3.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.7%
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
27.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
35.5%
Loneliness
44.0%
Lack of Support
22.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.3%
Mobility
8.5%
Cognitive
24.6%
Hearing
4.6%
Vision
7.0%
Self-Care
3.4%
Independent Living
14.0%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.7 mi
Ohiohealth O'Bleness Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohiohealth O'Bleness Hospital | 1.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Appalachian Behavioral Health Care | 1.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Hocking Valley Community Hospital | 21.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Camden Clark Medical Center | 28.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Rivers Health | 32.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Athens has an obesity rate of 34.7%, which is 1.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 35.5%, 12.0pp above the national average. About 10.4% of adults lack health insurance. 72.6% 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 2.7 out of 5.