Healthcare in Merrill, OR
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.9%
1.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.4%
0.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.5%
1.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.6%
5.0pp 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
34.4%
Arthritis
26.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.4%
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
17.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.4%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.8%
Mobility
15.9%
Cognitive
16.9%
Hearing
7.4%
Vision
6.4%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
9.0%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
2
With Emergency Services
2
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
37.7 mi
Sky Lakes Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Lakes Medical Center | 37.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Asante Ashland Community Hospital | 47.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Merrill has an obesity rate of 37.9%, which is 1.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.4%, 0.9pp above the national average. About 15.6% of adults lack health insurance. 70.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 2 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.