Healthcare in Polk, OH
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.6%
3.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.1%
3.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.6%
1.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
1.3pp 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
37.1%
Arthritis
32.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.0%
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
19.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.1%
Loneliness
33.8%
Lack of Support
20.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.6%
Mobility
15.9%
Cognitive
16.0%
Hearing
7.9%
Vision
5.5%
Self-Care
4.3%
Independent Living
9.6%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.5 mi
University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | 7.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| Lodi Community Hospital | 12.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Wooster Community Hospital | 15.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Ohiohealth Mansfield Hospital | 20.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Avita Ontario | 22.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Polk has an obesity rate of 39.6%, which is 3.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.1%, 3.6pp above the national average. About 9.3% of adults lack health insurance. 78.7% 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 3.0 out of 5.