Healthcare in Lorain, OH
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.9%
6.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.9%
2.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.5%
6.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.4%
4.8pp above 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
38.9%
Arthritis
32.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.4%
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
20.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.9%
Loneliness
35.0%
Lack of Support
23.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.8%
Mobility
20.0%
Cognitive
18.1%
Hearing
7.9%
Vision
8.5%
Self-Care
6.3%
Independent Living
11.7%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.3 mi
Mercy Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Regional Medical Center | 2.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Clear Vista Health & Wellness | 2.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| University Hospitals - Elyria Medical Center | 5.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital | 9.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Allen Hospital | 10.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Lorain has an obesity rate of 42.9%, which is 6.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.9%, 2.4pp above the national average. About 15.4% of adults lack health insurance. 79.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.