Healthcare in Akron, IN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.5%
6.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.8%
1.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.1%
1.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.6%
4.0pp 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
36.2%
Arthritis
26.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.4%
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
18.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.8%
Loneliness
32.8%
Lack of Support
23.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.1%
Mobility
15.2%
Cognitive
17.1%
Hearing
7.3%
Vision
6.0%
Self-Care
4.2%
Independent Living
9.0%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.1 mi
Woodlawn Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlawn Hospital | 12.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Kosciusko Community Hospital | 14.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Dukes Memorial Hospital | 19.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Parkview Wabash Hospital, Inc | 20.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Otis R Bowen Center For Human Services Inc | 21.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Akron has an obesity rate of 42.5%, which is 6.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.8%, 1.3pp above the national average. About 14.6% of adults lack health insurance. 77.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.3 out of 5.