Healthcare in Boston, IN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.1%
2.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
28.2%
4.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.4%
1.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
3.8pp 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
35.8%
Arthritis
27.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.2%
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
19.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.2%
Loneliness
34.1%
Lack of Support
23.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.9%
Mobility
12.8%
Cognitive
15.7%
Hearing
6.5%
Vision
4.1%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
7.9%
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
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.7 mi
Reid Health
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reid Health | 6.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Richmond State Hospital | 6.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Mccullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital | 18.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Fort Hamilton Hughes Memorial Hospital | 25.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Haven Behavioral Hospital Of Dayton | 30.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Boston has an obesity rate of 34.1%, which is 2.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 28.2%, 4.7pp above the national average. About 6.8% of adults lack health insurance. 78.9% 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 3.7 out of 5.