Where South Mount Vernon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for South Mount Vernon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for South Mount Vernon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Mount Vernon
Care in and near South Mount Vernon
No hospital or community health center in South Mount Vernon itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of South Mount Vernon; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Out of every 100 South Mount Vernon adults…
On every condition, South Mount Vernon is about the same as Ohio. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of South Mount Vernon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How South Mount Vernon adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 South Mount Vernon adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.1% of South Mount Vernon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
South Mount Vernon and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Township | C | 37.8% | 13.4% | 16.4% | ZIP 43050 |
| Mount Vernon | C+ | 37.4% | 12.8% | 16.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of South Mount Vernon adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in South Mount Vernon
Why doesn’t South Mount Vernon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for South Mount Vernon.
What hospital is closest to South Mount Vernon?
Knox Community Hospital in Mount Vernon, 3.1 miles in a straight line from South Mount Vernon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near South Mount Vernon?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Behavioral Health of Mount Vernon Health Center in Mount Vernon, 1.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in South Mount Vernon.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Ohio figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.