Healthcare in South Amherst, OH
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.6%
0.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
26.1%
2.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.9%
2.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
3.6pp 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
40.2%
Arthritis
34.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.9%
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
17.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.1%
Loneliness
31.8%
Lack of Support
20.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.7%
Mobility
14.8%
Cognitive
13.4%
Hearing
7.8%
Vision
4.4%
Self-Care
3.7%
Independent Living
7.8%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.0 mi
Mercy Allen Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Allen Hospital | 4.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| University Hospitals - Elyria Medical Center | 5.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Mercy Regional Medical Center | 5.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Clear Vista Health & Wellness | 5.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital | 13.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
South Amherst has an obesity rate of 35.6%, which is 0.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.1%, 2.6pp above the national average. About 7.0% of adults lack health insurance. 80.4% 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 4.0 out of 5.