Healthcare in Brookston, IN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.6%
7.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.7%
3.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.8%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
3.5pp 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
38.5%
Arthritis
29.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.4%
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
17.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.7%
Loneliness
32.4%
Lack of Support
22.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.0%
Mobility
12.6%
Cognitive
14.2%
Hearing
6.9%
Vision
3.9%
Self-Care
3.0%
Independent Living
7.2%
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
10.6 mi
Wabash Valley Alliance, Inc. / River Bend Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wabash Valley Alliance, Inc. / River Bend Hospital | 10.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Franciscan Health Lafayette | 13.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital | 13.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Sycamore Springs | 13.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Indiana University Health White Memorial Hospital | 14.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Brookston has an obesity rate of 43.6%, which is 7.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.7%, 3.2pp above the national average. About 7.1% of adults lack health insurance. 79.7% 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.