Healthcare in Galion, OH
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.0%
3.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.9%
4.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.7%
2.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
1.4pp 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
37.8%
Arthritis
33.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.8%
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
19.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.9%
Loneliness
35.3%
Lack of Support
21.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.3%
Mobility
17.6%
Cognitive
16.7%
Hearing
8.5%
Vision
5.9%
Self-Care
4.8%
Independent Living
10.3%
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
2.1 mi
Galion Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galion Community Hospital | 2.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Avita Ontario | 11.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Bucyrus Community Hospital | 11.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ohiohealth Morrow County Hospital | 12.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ohiohealth Shelby Hospital | 12.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Galion has an obesity rate of 40.0%, which is 3.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.9%, 4.4pp above the national average. About 9.2% of adults lack health insurance. 78.8% 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.