Health and Nutrition of Wren, OH Residents

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Fifty percent of Wren residents report that their diet is generally healthy. People here have milk to drink or on their cereal 22 times per month. This includes chocolate and other flavored milks, as well as hot cocoa made with milk, and does not count small amounts of milk added to coffee or tea. People living here eat an average of two meals (breakfasts, lunches or dinners) per week that were prepared away from home in places such as restaurants, fast food places, food stands, grocery stores or from vending machines. They get one of these meals from a fast-food or pizza place. People here eat two "ready to eat" foods such as salads, soups, chicken, sandwiches and cooked vegetables per month. They also eat two frozen meals or frozen pizzas on average monthly.

Summary

Diet health (%)

  • Wren 49.8%
  • County 49.7%
  • Ohio 49.6%

Milk product consumption (# of products/month)

  • Here 21.9
  • Van Wert County 21.9
  • Ohio 21.4

Meals not home prepared (#/week)

  • Wren 2.3
  • Van Wert County 3.5
  • Ohio 3.6

Meals from fast food or pizza place (#/week)

  • Here 0.8
  • Van Wert County 1.7
  • Ohio 1.8

Ready-to-eat foods (#/month)

  • Here 1.8
  • County 1.7
  • Ohio 1.7

Frozen meals/pizza (#/month)

  • Wren 2.2
  • County 3.6
  • Ohio 3.6

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

The average Wren resident last visited a dentist two years ago (including all types of dentists, such as, orthodontists, oral surgeons, and all other dental specialists, as well as dental hygienists). Fourteen percent of people living here 30 years of age and older, are embarrassed because of their teeth, mouth or dentures. Thirty percent think they might have gum disease (might have swollen gums, receding gums, sore or infected gums or loose teeth). Wren residents rate the overall health of their teeth and gums on average at 42 percent. People living here aged 30 years and older, aside from brushing their teeth with toothbrush, use dental floss or any other device that clean between teeth on average three days per week. They also use mouthwash or other dental rinse products to treat dental disease or dental problems an average of four days per week. The average person living here (including children) has 21 teeth.

Summary

Average years since last visit a dentist

  • Here 1.9
  • County 2.0
  • Ohio 2.0

People embarrassed because of mouth (%)

  • Wren 14.0%
  • County 16.5%
  • Ohio 16.1%

People with gum disease (%)

  • Wren 29.6%
  • County 21.6%
  • Ohio 21.3%

General health of teeth and gums (%)

  • Wren 41.9%
  • Van Wert County 46.1%
  • Ohio 46.4%

Average days a week using dental floss/device

  • Wren 3.3
  • County 2.8
  • State 2.8

Average days a week using mouthwash for dental problem

  • Here 3.5
  • County 2.7
  • Ohio 2.8

Average number of teeth

  • Wren 21.4
  • Van Wert County 22.1
  • State 22.5

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

The average height of Wren residents 16 years and older is 62 inches. The average weight is 169 pounds. Their average BMI (Body Mass Index) is 29. Forty five percent of people living here are obese. Fifty three percent have ever been obese. Thirty six percent have ever tried to lose weight.

Summary

Average height (inches)

  • Here 61.7
  • County 66.9
  • State 66.9

Average weight (pounds)

  • Wren 169.4
  • Van Wert County 181.2
  • State 181.0

Average BMI

  • Here 28.9
  • Van Wert County 28.9
  • State 28.8

People that are obese (%)

  • Wren 45.4%
  • Van Wert County 38.1%
  • Ohio 37.7%

People that ever were obese (%)

  • Wren 53.0%
  • Van Wert County 50.4%
  • State 49.5%

People trying to lose weight (%)

  • Wren 36.4%
  • Van Wert County 35.2%
  • State 35.2%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Forty four percent of Wren residents have ever used marijuana or hashish. Twelve percent of people living here have ever used cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin or methamphetamine. Twelve percent have ever used any form of cocaine, such as powder, 'crack', 'free base', and coca paste. Three percent have ever used heroin.

Summary

People that ever used marijuana or hashish (%)

  • Wren 43.8%
  • Van Wert County 65.8%
  • State 64.5%

Ever used hard drugs (%)

  • Wren 12.4%
  • Van Wert County 25.8%
  • Ohio 23.9%

Ever used any form of cocaine (%)

  • Here 12.4%
  • Van Wert County 23.4%
  • State 21.7%

Ever used heroin (%)

  • Here 3.1%
  • Van Wert County 3.2%
  • Ohio 3.2%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Sixteen percent of people living in Wren have ever been told by a doctor or health professional that they have diabetes. Sixty four percent of people had a blood test for high sugar or diabetes within the past three years. Three percent of city residents are currently taking insulin.

Summary

Diabetics (%)

  • Wren 15.9%
  • County 10.6%
  • Ohio 10.1%

Had a blood test for high blood sugar (%)

  • Here 63.6%
  • County 47.4%
  • Ohio 47.2%

People taking insulin (%)

  • Here 3.1%
  • Van Wert County 3.3%
  • Ohio 3.2%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Wren residents 20 years and older on average get up to urinate one time at night (from time they go to bed at night until the time they get up in the morning).

Summary

Avg. # of times urinating at night

  • Here 1.4
  • Van Wert County 1.1
  • State 1.1

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Twenty one percent of Wren residents above the age of 40 have problems with their ability to smell, such as not being able to smell things or things not smelling the way they are supposed to. Five percent have been having problems with their ability to taste sweet, sour, salty or bitter foods and drinks. Sixty four percent of people above the age of 40 have ever had wisdom teeth removed. Twenty one percent have ever had their tonsils removed. Twelve percent have lost consciousness because of a head injury. Eighteen percent have ever had a broken nose or other serious injury to face or skull. Twenty four percent have had two or more sinus infections.

Summary

People 40+ having problems with smell (%)

  • Wren 21.0%
  • Van Wert County 12.3%
  • State 11.5%

People 40+ having problems with taste (%)

  • Here 5.4%
  • Van Wert County 5.5%
  • State 5.7%

People 40+ that ever had wisdom teeth removed (%)

  • Wren 64.2%
  • County 71.1%
  • State 68.6%

People 40+ that ever had tonsils teeth removed (%)

  • Here 21.2%
  • Van Wert County 32.5%
  • Ohio 29.9%

People 40+ that ever had a loss of consciousness because of a head injury (%)

  • Wren 11.7%
  • County 17.4%
  • State 16.2%

People 40+ that ever had a broken nose or other serious injury to face or skull (%)

  • Wren 17.5%
  • County 23.1%
  • Ohio 22.1%

People 40+ that ever had two or more sinus infections (%)

  • Here 23.8%
  • County 44.3%
  • State 42.5%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Seventy percent of people living in Wren are covered by health insurance or some other kind of health care plan.

Summary

People covered by health insurance (%)

  • Here 70.1%
  • County 75.5%
  • Ohio 75.4%

Thirty six percent of people living in Wren have been ever told by a doctor or other health professional that they had hypertension (also called high blood pressure). Thirty percent of people take their blood pressure at home. Sixty two percent of people in Wren frequently check their blood cholesterol. Thirty seven percent of people have ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that their blood cholesterol level was high.

Summary

Has high blood pressure (%)

  • Wren 36.3%
  • Van Wert County 24.7%
  • Ohio 23.6%

Checking blood pressure at home (%)

  • Here 30.4%
  • Van Wert County 26.1%
  • Ohio 25.3%

Frequently checking blood cholesterol (%)

  • Wren 61.7%
  • Van Wert County 43.8%
  • Ohio 43.1%

Has high cholesterol level (%)

  • Wren 36.7%
  • Van Wert County 21.1%
  • Ohio 19.7%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Thirty two percent of people living in Wren use sunscreen.

Summary

People using sunscreen (%)

  • Here 32.0%
  • Van Wert County 37.7%
  • State 35.5%

Twenty four percent of Wren residents 18 years old and older have usually little interest or pleasure in doing things. Thirty two percent often feel down, depressed, or hopeless. Thirty percent of people living here have trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleep too much. Thirty nine percent of people often feel tired or have little energy. Twenty nine percent are bothered by poor appetite or overeating. Sixteen percent often feel badly about themselves, that they are a failure or have let themselves or their families down. Sixteen percent have trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching TV. Eleven percent of people living here move or speak so slowly that other people could have noticed, or the opposite - being so fidgety or restless that they have been moving around a lot more than usual. Four percent have thoughts that they would be better off dead or of hurting themselves in some way.

Summary

People who have little interest in doing things (%)

  • Here 24.2%
  • County 26.3%
  • State 25.9%

People feeling down, depressed, or hopeless (%)

  • Wren 32.0%
  • County 28.2%
  • State 27.0%

People who have trouble sleeping or sleeping too much (%)

  • Wren 30.3%
  • Van Wert County 43.1%
  • Ohio 41.8%

People feeling tired or having little energy (%)

  • Wren 39.3%
  • Van Wert County 52.5%
  • State 51.4%

People with poor appetite or overeating (%)

  • Here 28.6%
  • Van Wert County 27.8%
  • Ohio 27.5%

People feeling bad about themself (%)

  • Wren 15.9%
  • Van Wert County 22.1%
  • State 21.0%

People who have trouble concentrating on things (%)

  • Wren 15.6%
  • Van Wert County 19.7%
  • Ohio 18.9%

People moving or speaking slowly or too fast (%)

  • Here 11.2%
  • County 14.0%
  • State 13.6%

People having thoughts they would be better off dead (%)

  • Wren 4.1%
  • County 4.7%
  • Ohio 4.3%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Wren residents on average take two prescription medicines.

Summary

Average number of prescription medicines taking

  • Here 2.4
  • Van Wert County 2.3
  • State 2.2

Seventy nine percent of people living in Wren have at least one alcoholic drink per month. Fourteen percent of people living here do not drink alcohol at all. People living here drink alcohol 3.2 days per month on average. They have 3.9 drinks per week. On average people living here have 5 or more drinks on 13 days a year.

Summary

People drinking some alcohol every month (%)

  • Here 79.3%
  • Van Wert County 80.3%
  • State 80.0%

People not drinking at all (%)

  • Here 13.7%
  • Van Wert County 10.7%
  • State 10.7%

Average days/month drinking alcohol

  • Wren 3.2
  • County 5.2
  • State 5.1

Average drinks/week

  • Here 3.9
  • Van Wert County 5.8
  • Ohio 5.7

Average days/year people drink much

  • Wren 13.4
  • Van Wert County 24.5
  • State 23.8

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Ninety seven percent of Wren residents 18 years and older have ever had vaginal, anal or oral sex. Ninety seven percent of males have ever had vaginal sex with a woman. Seventy nine percent have ever performed oral sex on a woman. Forty four percent have ever had anal sex with a woman. Eight percent of males in Wren have ever had any kind of sex with a man, including oral or anal. Ninety seven percent of females have ever had vaginal sex with a man. Seventy five percent have ever performed oral sex on a man. Twenty six percent have ever had anal sex. Nine percent of females have ever had any kind of sex with a woman. People in Wren were 18 years old on average when they had sex for the first time. The average man in his lifetime had any kind of sex with 15 women. He has vaginal sex with 15 women. People living here were on average 20 years old when they first performed oral sex on a woman. In their lifetime they performed oral sex on average on two women. People in Wren were 23 years old on average when they first performed oral sex on a man. Eight percent of people use protection, like a condom or dental dam, while performing oral sex. The average person in Wren has vaginal or anal sex 34 times a year. Thirty eight percent have sex without using a condom. Females in Wren 18 years and older have had any kind of sex with five men on average. They have had six male vaginal sex partners in their lifetimes. Women here have on average 0.2 female sex partners in their lifetimes. Forty one percent of men 18 years old and older are circumcised.

Summary

People 18+ that ever had sex (vaginal, anal, or oral) (%)

  • Here 97.0%
  • Van Wert County 97.4%
  • State 97.3%

Males 18+ that ever had vaginal sex with a woman (%)

  • Wren 97.3%
  • Van Wert County 94.8%
  • Ohio 94.5%

Males 18+ that ever performed oral sex on a woman (%)

  • Wren 79.2%
  • County 88.7%
  • Ohio 87.1%

Males 18+ that ever had anal sex with a woman (%)

  • Wren 43.7%
  • County 48.9%
  • Ohio 48.1%

Males 18+ that ever had any sex with a man (%)

  • Wren 8.3%
  • County 6.3%
  • State 5.9%

Females 18+ that ever had vaginal sex with a man (%)

  • Here 96.6%
  • Van Wert County 97.9%
  • State 97.4%

Females 18+ that ever performed oral sex on a man (%)

  • Here 74.9%
  • Van Wert County 87.3%
  • State 85.3%

Females 18+ that ever had anal sex with a man (%)

  • Here 25.8%
  • Van Wert County 40.0%
  • Ohio 38.7%

Females 18+ that ever had any kind of sex with a woman (%)

  • Here 8.5%
  • County 11.2%
  • State 11.6%

Average age people first had sex

  • Wren 18.1
  • County 16.7
  • Ohio 16.7

Average number of female sex partners in lifetime (males 18+)

  • Here 15.0
  • Van Wert County 27.1
  • Ohio 26.8

Average number of female vaginal sex partners in lifetime (males 18+)

  • Wren 14.8
  • County 20.8
  • Ohio 21.2

Average age people first performed oral sex on a woman (18+)

  • Here 19.9
  • Van Wert County 21.3
  • State 21.6

Average number of woman performed oral sex on in lifetime (18+)

  • Wren 2.4
  • Van Wert County 5.6
  • Ohio 5.1

Average age people first performed oral sex on a man (18+)

  • Here 22.6
  • Van Wert County 19.3
  • State 19.8

People using protection when performing oral sex (%)

  • Wren 7.8%
  • Van Wert County 7.3%
  • Ohio 8.7%

Average number of times people have vaginal or anal sex a year

  • Here 34.4
  • County 62.1
  • State 61.8

People having sex without condom (%)

  • Wren 37.8%
  • County 56.6%
  • Ohio 55.1%

Average number of male sex partners in lifetime (females 18+)

  • Wren 4.9
  • County 11.5
  • State 11.3

Average number of male vaginal sex partners in lifetime (females 18+)

  • Here 6.0
  • Van Wert County 10.3
  • State 9.9

Average number of female sex partners in lifetime (females 18+)

  • Here 0.2
  • Van Wert County 0.5
  • Ohio 0.5

Circumcised males 18+ (%)

  • Wren 40.7%
  • Van Wert County 85.5%
  • Ohio 83.2%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Ten percent of households in Wren use chemical products in their homes to control fleas, roaches, ants, termites or other insects. Four percent use chemical products in their lawns or gardens to kill weeds.

Summary

Households using pesticides to control insects (%)

  • Wren 9.7%
  • County 9.7%
  • Ohio 10.1%

Households using pesticides to kill weeds (%)

  • Wren 4.1%
  • Van Wert County 4.5%
  • Ohio 4.3%

Wren residents 16 years and older usually get seven hours of sleep at night on weekdays or workdays. Twenty seven percent of them have trouble sleeping.

Summary

Average hours sleeping at night

  • Wren 6.8
  • County 6.8
  • Ohio 6.8

People that has trouble sleeping (%)

  • Here 26.7%
  • Van Wert County 34.1%
  • State 31.9%

Twenty nine percent of Wren residents currently smoke cigarettes.

Summary

People smoking cigarettes (%)

  • Here 28.8%
  • Van Wert County 51.3%
  • State 51.9%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Eighteen percent of Wren residents' work involve vigorous-intensity activity that causes large increases in breathing or heart rate, like carrying or lifting heavy loads, digging or construction work for at least 10 minutes continuously. Twenty six percent of people do moderate-intensity activities at work that cause small increases in breathing or heart rate such as brisk walking or carrying light loads for at least 10 minutes continuously. Thirty three percent walk or bicycle for at least 10 minutes continuously to get to and from places. Ten percent do any vigorous-intensity sports, fitness or recreational activities that cause large increases in breathing or heart rate like running or basketball for at least 10 minutes continuously. Thirty eight percent do any moderate-intensity sports, fitness or recreational activities that cause a small increase in breathing or heart rate such as brisk walking, bicycling, swimming or golf for at least 10 minutes continuously. People living here spend five hours sitting on a typical day (this includes sitting at work, at home, getting to and from places, or with friends, including time spent sitting at a desk, traveling in a car or bus, reading, playing cards, watching television or using a computer). They usually sit and watch TV or videos for about two hours per day. They use a computer or play computer games (including Playstation, Nintendo DS, or other portable video games) outside of work or school for 0.8 hours per day.

Summary

People doing vigorous-intensity work activities (%)

  • Wren 17.6%
  • Van Wert County 22.9%
  • Ohio 22.0%

People doing moderate-intensity work activities (%)

  • Here 25.7%
  • County 39.9%
  • Ohio 38.0%

People walking or bicycling (%)

  • Wren 32.5%
  • County 27.6%
  • Ohio 29.4%

People doing vigorous-intensity recreational activities (%)

  • Here 10.4%
  • Van Wert County 17.4%
  • Ohio 19.4%

People doing moderate-intensity recreational activities (%)

  • Wren 37.7%
  • County 42.5%
  • State 42.6%

Average hours a day doing sedentary activities

  • Wren 4.7
  • County 6.1
  • Ohio 6.1

Average hours a day watching TV or videos

  • Here 2.4
  • Van Wert County 2.8
  • State 2.8

Average hours a day using computer

  • Here 0.8
  • County 1.2
  • Ohio 1.2

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Eleven percent of Wren residents have ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that they had asthma. Four percent of people living here has anemia, sometimes called "tired blood" or "low blood". Three percent of people 16 years and older have ever been told by a doctor or other health care professional that they had psoriasis. Forty two percent are overweight. Sixteen percent of people 60 years and older have difficulties in thinking or remembering that can make a big difference in everyday activities (this does not refer to occasionally forgetting your keys or the name of someone you recently met). This refers to things like confusion or memory loss that are happening more often or getting worse. Sixteen percent of people living in Wren have ever received a blood transfusion. Twenty nine percent have trouble seeing, even when wearing glasses or contact lenses. Thirty five percent of people 20 and older have arthritis. Six percent have ever been told they had gout. Three percent have congestive heart failure. Two percent have coronary heart disease. Five percent have angina, also called angina pectoris. Five percent have ever had a heart attack, also called myocardial infarction. Six percent have been ever told by a doctor or other health professional that they had a stroke. Eight percent have another thyroid problem. Three percent have ever had chronic bronchitis. Five percent of people had any kind of liver condition. Eight percent have ever had cancer or a malignancy of any kind.

Summary

People with asthma (%)

  • Here 11.2%
  • Van Wert County 10.7%
  • Ohio 10.8%

People with anemia (%)

  • Wren 3.5%
  • County 3.1%
  • State 3.4%

People with psoriasis (%)

  • Wren 3.5%
  • Van Wert County 4.2%
  • State 3.9%

People with overweight (%)

  • Wren 41.6%
  • Van Wert County 35.0%
  • State 34.2%

Elderly people having difficulties in thinking or remembering (%)

  • Here 15.7%
  • County 20.4%
  • State 19.6%

People who ever received blood transfusion (%)

  • Wren 15.6%
  • Van Wert County 12.7%
  • Ohio 11.8%

People having trouble seeing even with glass/contacts (%)

  • Wren 28.9%
  • Van Wert County 19.5%
  • State 18.6%

People with arthritis (%)

  • Wren 34.8%
  • County 28.7%
  • State 26.5%

People with gout (%)

  • Here 6.2%
  • Van Wert County 4.2%
  • Ohio 3.9%

People with congestive heart failure (%)

  • Here 3.0%
  • Van Wert County 3.9%
  • State 3.6%

People with coronary heart disease (%)

  • Here 2.5%
  • Van Wert County 3.7%
  • State 3.2%

People with angina pectoris (%)

  • Here 5.3%
  • County 2.7%
  • Ohio 2.3%

People who ever had heart attack (%)

  • Here 4.9%
  • County 4.4%
  • State 3.9%

People who ever had stroke (%)

  • Wren 5.6%
  • County 4.2%
  • Ohio 4.0%

People with thyroid problem (%)

  • Here 7.8%
  • Van Wert County 8.6%
  • Ohio 7.8%

People with chronic bronchitis (%)

  • Wren 3.3%
  • County 4.3%
  • State 3.9%

People with any liver condition (%)

  • Wren 5.0%
  • County 3.0%
  • Ohio 2.9%

People who ever had cancer or malignancy (%)

  • Wren 8.3%
  • Van Wert County 10.4%
  • State 9.2%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Sixty percent of births in Wren were vaginal deliveries. Forty percent of deliveries were cesarean. 100.0 percent of deliveries resulted in live births. Sixty three percent of pregnancies resulted in a delivery. Fifty eight percent of women breastfeed their children. Twenty eight percent of women in Wren have ever had a hysterectomy, including a partial hysterectomy (that is, surgery to remove their uterus or womb). Twenty four percent had both of their ovaries removed (either when they had their uterus removed or at another time). Seventy six percent have ever taken birth control pills for any reason. Seven percent have ever used Depo-Provera or injectable birth control to prevent pregnancy. Thirty four percent have ever used female hormones such as estrogen and progesterone, including any forms of female hormones, such as pills, cream, patch and injections, but do not include birth control methods or use for infertility.

Summary

Vaginal deliveries (%)

  • Here 59.6%
  • County 66.5%
  • State 64.6%

Cesarean deliveries (%)

  • Wren 40.4%
  • Van Wert County 33.5%
  • State 35.4%

Deliveries resulted in a live birth (%)

  • Wren 100.0%
  • County 99.4%
  • State 99.3%

Pregnancies resulted in a delivery (%)

  • Wren 62.7%
  • Van Wert County 61.0%
  • Ohio 59.8%

Women breastfeeding newborns (%)

  • Wren 58.2%
  • Van Wert County 52.5%
  • Ohio 53.7%

Women that had a hysterectomy (%)

  • Wren 27.8%
  • Van Wert County 25.3%
  • Ohio 23.0%

Women that had both ovaries removed (%)

  • Wren 23.9%
  • Van Wert County 13.9%
  • Ohio 12.4%

Women that have ever taken birth control pills (%)

  • Here 75.6%
  • County 75.1%
  • Ohio 75.6%

Women that have ever used Depo-Provera or injectables (%)

  • Here 6.6%
  • Van Wert County 14.8%
  • State 15.9%

Women that have ever used female hormones (%)

  • Here 34.1%
  • Van Wert County 21.2%
  • Ohio 18.9%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

People living in Wren report their general health condition on average at 50 percent. Five percent of them donate blood. Excluding tests they have had as part of blood donations, 40 percent of Wren residents have ever had their blood tested for the AIDS virus infection. Four percent of people living in Wren are left-handed.

Summary

General health condition (%)

  • Here 49.8%
  • County 55.8%
  • Ohio 56.1%

Blood donors (%)

  • Here 5.0%
  • County 4.7%
  • Ohio 4.5%

Has blood ever tested for HIV virus (%)

  • Wren 39.8%
  • County 37.2%
  • Ohio 40.0%

Left-handed people (%)

  • Wren 4.0%
  • County 8.6%
  • State 8.6%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

People in Wren spend $447 per month on average on food for their families at supermarkets or grocery stores. This is 26 percent of their income. The average family in Wren spends $83 on food at other stores monthly. This is five percent of their income. They spend $103 on eating out, including cafeterias at work or at school or on vending machines. This is five percent of their income. They also spend $14 monthly on carried out or delivered food. This is one percent of their income.

Summary

Money monthly spent on food at supermarket/grocery store

  • Here $447
  • County $352
  • State $357

Income spent on food at supermarket/grocery store (%)

  • Wren 26.3%
  • Van Wert County 23.1%
  • State 23.6%

Money monthly spent on food at other stores

  • Here $83
  • County $70
  • Ohio $71

Income spent on food at other stores (%)

  • Here 4.8%
  • County 4.3%
  • State 4.2%

Money monthly spent on eating out

  • Wren $103
  • County $135
  • State $139

Income spent on eating out (%)

  • Wren 5.1%
  • County 6.9%
  • State 6.8%

Money monthly spent on carryout/delivered foods

  • Here $14
  • Van Wert County $22
  • State $24

Income spent on carryout/delivered foods (%)

  • Here 1.0%
  • County 1.3%
  • Ohio 1.3%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

People living in Wren report their general condition of hearing on average at 77 percent. Eighty three percent of them can usually hear and understand, without the use of a hearing aid or any other listening devices, what a person says without seeing his or her face if that person whispers to them from across a quiet room. Ninety one percent of people can hear a normal voice across a quiet room. Twenty nine percent of Wren population have been bothered by ringing, roaring or buzzing in their ears or head. Thirty eight percent of people living here have ever had a job where they were exposed to loud sounds or noise. Loud means so loud that they must speak in a raised voice to be heard. Ten percent of people in Wren had off-work exposure to loud noise.

Summary

Average condition of hearing (%)

  • Here 76.8%
  • Van Wert County 77.2%
  • State 78.7%

People that can hear a whisper from across a quiet room (%)

  • Here 82.7%
  • Van Wert County 76.5%
  • State 78.0%

People that can hear normal voice from across a quiet room (%)

  • Wren 91.4%
  • County 94.1%
  • State 94.8%

Ears ringing, roaring, buzzing (%)

  • Here 29.1%
  • Van Wert County 22.2%
  • State 20.3%

Had a job exposure to loud noise (%)

  • Wren 38.0%
  • County 46.1%
  • State 43.4%

Had off-work exposure to loud noise (%)

  • Here 10.3%
  • County 16.2%
  • Ohio 15.7%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Thirty one percent of Wren residents 40 and older take a low-dose aspirin each day to prevent heart attacks, strokes or cancer.

Summary

Adults 40+ taking low-dose aspirin (%)

  • Wren 30.9%
  • County 27.4%
  • Ohio 26.5%

Twenty three percent of Wren residents 20 or older have limitations caused by a long-term physical, mental or emotional problems or illnesses keeping them from working at a job or business. Twenty nine percent are limited in the kind or amount of work they can do because of physical, mental or emotional problems. Sixteen percent have difficulty walking without using any special equipment. Fourteen percent are limited in any way because of difficulty remembering or because they experience periods of confusion. Eleven percent of people here have health problems that require them to use special equipment, such as a cane, wheelchair, special bed or special telephone.

Summary

People having limitations keeping them from working (%)

  • Wren 22.5%
  • Van Wert County 19.8%
  • State 18.5%

People limited in amount of work they can do (%)

  • Wren 29.4%
  • County 26.7%
  • State 25.0%

People that need special equipment to walk (%)

  • Wren 16.1%
  • County 10.0%
  • Ohio 9.5%

People experiencing confusion/memory problems (%)

  • Here 13.7%
  • Van Wert County 10.5%
  • State 9.8%

People requiring special healthcare equipment (%)

  • Wren 11.0%
  • Van Wert County 8.6%
  • State 8.1%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

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