Lorain County
OhioFIPS 39093
Pop. 312,9647 HospitalsSVI 0.45RUCC 1 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Lorain County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 11.6% | 11.7% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 39.6% | 40.9% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 7.3% | 7.5% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 5.2 | 4.8 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 9,275.311 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
166
Primary Care Physicians
52.2 per 100k
400
NPs & PAs
125.8 per 100k
157
Dentists
857
Hospital Beds
2.7 per 1,000
$11,787.13
Medicare Per Capita
1927.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Lorain County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 15.0% | — | |
| Obesity | 37.9% | — | |
| Depression | 25.8% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.2% | — | |
| COPD | 9.0% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 16.5% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.8% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.0% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.4% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 21.6% | — | |
| Disability | 32.2% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 30.9% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% | — | |
| Uninsured | 9.7% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.45
Socioeconomic Status0.36
Household Composition & Disability0.59
Minority Status & Language0.58
Housing Type & Transportation0.42
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Lorain County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Vista Health & Wellness | Lorain | 30 | |
| Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital | Avon | 126 | |
| Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Hospitals Llc | Avon | 60 | |
| Mercy Health-allen Hospital | Oberlin | 25 | CAH |
| Mercy Health-lorain Hospital | Lorain | 317 | |
| University Hospitals - Elyria Medical Center | Elyria | 400 | |
| University Hospitals Avon Rehabilitation Hospital | Avon | 50 |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.