Healthcare in Norwalk, OH

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.1%

1.0pp below the national average

Depression Rate

25.9%

2.4pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.7%

1.8pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.9%

1.7pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

36.3%

Arthritis

32.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

17.7%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

18.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.9%

Loneliness

33.8%

Lack of Support

20.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

32.3%

Mobility

15.2%

Cognitive

14.9%

Hearing

7.6%

Vision

5.2%

Self-Care

4.1%

Independent Living

8.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.5 mi

Fisher-Titus Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Fisher-Titus Hospital2.5 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Mercy Health - Willard Hospital12.2 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Bellevue Hospital12.3 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5—
Firelands Regional Medical Center13.2 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Mercy Allen Hospital19.6 miCritical Access Hospitals5/5✓

Norwalk has an obesity rate of 35.1%, which is 1.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.9%, 2.4pp above the national average. About 8.9% of adults lack health insurance. 80.0% 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 3.8 out of 5.