Healthcare in Amherst, WI

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

36.9%

0.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

24.9%

1.4pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.8%

2.1pp below 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 PLACES

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

High Cholesterol

34.9%

Arthritis

26.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.0%

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

15.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.9%

Loneliness

29.6%

Lack of Support

18.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

28.6%

Mobility

11.9%

Cognitive

12.6%

Hearing

6.9%

Vision

4.0%

Self-Care

3.2%

Independent Living

7.5%

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

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

11.4 mi

Thedacare Medical Center-Waupaca

Loading map…

Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Thedacare Medical Center-Waupaca	11.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Marshfield Medical Center - River Region	13.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Thedacare Medical Center - Wild Rose	18.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital & Clinics, Inc.	18.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Aspirus Riverview Hospital & Clinics Inc	23.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

Amherst has an obesity rate of 36.9%, which is 0.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.9%, 1.4pp above the national average. About 7.0% of adults lack health insurance. 78.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.