Healthcare in Kent, OH
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.0%
3.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
29.4%
5.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.4%
3.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
2.1pp 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
27.4%
Arthritis
19.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.5%
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
23.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
29.4%
Loneliness
40.9%
Lack of Support
21.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.8%
Mobility
10.1%
Cognitive
20.7%
Hearing
5.1%
Vision
5.7%
Self-Care
3.3%
Independent Living
11.6%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.7 mi
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center | 7.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | — |
| Assurance Health Hudson Llc | 8.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | 8.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Summa Western Reserve Hospital | 8.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Akron Children'S Hospital | 9.3 mi | Childrens | — | — |
Kent has an obesity rate of 33.0%, which is 3.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 29.4%, 5.9pp above the national average. About 8.5% of adults lack health insurance. 75.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.