Healthcare in South Mount Vernon, OH
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.2%
2.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.2%
1.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.6%
0.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
2.0pp 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
36.3%
Arthritis
28.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.8%
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
18.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.2%
Loneliness
34.4%
Lack of Support
21.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.1%
Mobility
12.9%
Cognitive
14.8%
Hearing
6.9%
Vision
4.6%
Self-Care
3.6%
Independent Living
8.0%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
0.8 mi
Knox Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knox Community Hospital | 0.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Ohiohealth Morrow County Hospital | 18.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Licking Memorial Hospital | 19.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Avita Ontario | 26.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Mount Carmel New Albany Surgical Hospital | 26.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
South Mount Vernon has an obesity rate of 38.2%, which is 2.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.2%, 1.7pp above the national average. About 8.6% of adults lack health insurance. 76.6% 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 2.7 out of 5.