Healthcare in Forest, OH
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.2%
5.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.5%
3.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.7%
0.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
2.6pp 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
36.7%
Arthritis
30.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.2%
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
18.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.5%
Loneliness
35.1%
Lack of Support
21.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.0%
Mobility
14.2%
Cognitive
15.3%
Hearing
7.0%
Vision
4.7%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
8.5%
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
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.6 mi
Wyandot Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyandot Memorial Hospital | 10.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Hardin Memorial Hospital | 12.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Blanchard Valley Hospital | 16.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| Bluffton Hospital | 20.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Marion General Hospital | 24.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Forest has an obesity rate of 41.2%, which is 5.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.5%, 3.0pp above the national average. About 8.0% of adults lack health insurance. 78.6% 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 3.7 out of 5.