Healthcare in Americus, IN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
28.2%
7.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.6%
1.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.2%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.3%
5.3pp below 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
44.2%
Arthritis
30.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.7%
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
13.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.6%
Loneliness
27.9%
Lack of Support
19.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.2%
Mobility
12.2%
Cognitive
11.1%
Hearing
7.0%
Vision
3.5%
Self-Care
3.0%
Independent Living
5.8%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.2 mi
Franciscan Health Lafayette
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franciscan Health Lafayette | 7.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital | 7.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Sycamore Springs | 7.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Wabash Valley Alliance, Inc. / River Bend Hospital | 12.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Indiana University Health White Memorial Hospital | 18.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Americus has an obesity rate of 28.2%, which is 7.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.6%, 1.9pp below the national average. About 5.3% of adults lack health insurance. 82.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.