Healthcare in Palestine, OH

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.3%

1.2pp above the national average

Depression Rate

28.7%

5.2pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.7%

1.8pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.7%

1.9pp 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

37.4%

Arthritis

30.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

31.1%

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

20.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

28.7%

Loneliness

36.6%

Lack of Support

22.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

34.7%

Mobility

15.8%

Cognitive

18.0%

Hearing

7.9%

Vision

5.8%

Self-Care

4.6%

Independent Living

10.5%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

15.2 mi

Ascension St Vincent Randolph

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Ascension St Vincent Randolph	15.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Reid Health	16.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Richmond State Hospital	16.8 mi	Psychiatric	—	✓
Indiana University Health Jay, Inc.	28.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Upper Valley Medical Center	29.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓

Palestine has an obesity rate of 37.3%, which is 1.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.7%, 5.2pp above the national average. About 8.7% of adults lack health insurance. 77.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.5 out of 5.