Healthcare in Sandusky, OH
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
45.8%
9.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.1%
2.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.3%
5.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.7%
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
37.8%
Arthritis
33.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.2%
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
20.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.1%
Loneliness
36.3%
Lack of Support
23.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.2%
Mobility
18.6%
Cognitive
17.5%
Hearing
7.9%
Vision
7.4%
Self-Care
5.8%
Independent Living
11.4%
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
2.5 mi
Firelands Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firelands Regional Medical Center | 2.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Magruder Hospital | 12.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Bellevue Hospital | 16.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| Fisher-Titus Hospital | 18.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Memorial Hospital | 21.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
Sandusky has an obesity rate of 45.8%, which is 9.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.1%, 2.6pp above the national average. About 10.7% of adults lack health insurance. 81.2% 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.