Healthcare in Portsmouth, OH
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
47.4%
11.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
31.7%
8.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.3%
5.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.5%
0.9pp above 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
34.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
28.8%
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
23.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
31.7%
Loneliness
37.9%
Lack of Support
22.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.2%
Mobility
21.7%
Cognitive
21.3%
Hearing
9.5%
Vision
8.6%
Self-Care
6.8%
Independent Living
14.1%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.4 mi
Southern Ohio Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Ohio Medical Center | 3.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Kings Daughters Medical Center Ohio | 3.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Holzer Medical Center Jackson | 24.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| King'S Daughters' Medical Center | 25.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Adena Pike Medical Center | 27.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Portsmouth has an obesity rate of 47.4%, which is 11.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 31.7%, 8.2pp above the national average. About 11.5% of adults lack health insurance. 80.6% 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 4.0 out of 5.