Healthcare in Alexandria, IN

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

34.7%

1.4pp below the national average

Depression Rate

28.3%

4.8pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.4%

0.5pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.9%

2.7pp 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

38.9%

Arthritis

31.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.4%

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

18.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

28.3%

Loneliness

33.2%

Lack of Support

22.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

31.6%

Mobility

14.1%

Cognitive

15.7%

Hearing

7.3%

Vision

4.8%

Self-Care

3.7%

Independent Living

8.5%

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

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

8.7 mi

Ascension St Vincent Mercy

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Ascension St Vincent Mercy	8.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Community Hospital Of Anderson And Madison County	10.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Ascension St Vincent Anderson	11.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital	15.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Va N. Indiana Healthcare System	17.8 mi	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	5/5	✓

Alexandria has an obesity rate of 34.7%, which is 1.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 28.3%, 4.8pp above the national average. About 7.9% of adults lack health insurance. 79.5% 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 3.5 out of 5.