Healthcare in Portage, OH
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.4%
7.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.1%
4.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.6%
1.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.0%
near 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
35.4%
Arthritis
29.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.7%
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
18.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.1%
Loneliness
34.8%
Lack of Support
21.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.9%
Mobility
14.9%
Cognitive
16.0%
Hearing
7.1%
Vision
5.6%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
9.0%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.0 mi
Wood County Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood County Hospital | 6.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Fostoria Community Hospital | 16.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| Arrowhead Behavioral Health | 17.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| University Of Toledo Medical Center | 19.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Northwest Ohio Psychiatric Hospital | 19.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
Portage has an obesity rate of 43.4%, which is 7.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.1%, 4.6pp above the national average. About 11.0% of adults lack health insurance. 78.6% 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 3.3 out of 5.