Healthcare in Thurston, OH

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.3%

0.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

28.3%

4.8pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.7%

1.2pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.6%

3.0pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

35.1%

Arthritis

28.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.9%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

19.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

28.3%

Loneliness

34.8%

Lack of Support

21.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

28.4%

Mobility

11.8%

Cognitive

15.1%

Hearing

6.1%

Vision

4.1%

Self-Care

3.2%

Independent Living

7.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

10.6 mi

Fairfield Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Fairfield Medical Center	10.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Diley Ridge Medical Center	13.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Mount Carmel Behavioral Health	17.9 mi	Psychiatric	—	—
Mount Carmel East & West	19.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Licking Memorial Hospital	20.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Thurston has an obesity rate of 35.3%, which is 0.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 28.3%, 4.8pp above the national average. About 7.6% of adults lack health insurance. 77.2% 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 2.3 out of 5.