Healthcare in Columbus, 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
26.7%
3.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.8%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.7%
0.9pp 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
31.6%
Arthritis
22.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.7%
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
19.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.7%
Loneliness
40.3%
Lack of Support
24.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.7%
Mobility
12.1%
Cognitive
15.9%
Hearing
4.8%
Vision
5.5%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
8.9%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
0.8 mi
Grant Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Medical Center | 0.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Nationwide Children'S Hospital | 2.0 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
| Twin Valley Behavioral Healthcare | 3.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Ohio Hospital For Psychiatry | 3.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Ohio State University State Health System | 3.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Columbus has an obesity rate of 34.7%, which is 1.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.7%, 3.2pp above the national average. About 9.7% of adults lack health insurance. 78.5% 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 3.0 out of 5.