Healthcare in North Star, OH
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.7%
2.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.8%
2.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.5%
0.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
3.2pp 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
38.6%
Arthritis
31.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.7%
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
17.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.8%
Loneliness
34.7%
Lack of Support
20.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.5%
Mobility
14.2%
Cognitive
14.2%
Hearing
8.6%
Vision
4.4%
Self-Care
3.4%
Independent Living
8.1%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.5 mi
Mercer County Joint Township Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer County Joint Township Community Hospital | 12.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| Indiana University Health Jay, Inc. | 21.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Wilson Memorial Hospital | 22.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Ascension St Vincent Randolph | 24.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Upper Valley Medical Center | 28.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
North Star has an obesity rate of 33.7%, which is 2.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.8%, 2.3pp above the national average. About 7.4% of adults lack health insurance. 79.6% 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 3.3 out of 5.