Healthcare in Columbus, IN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.4%
2.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.8%
1.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.0%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
1.8pp 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
37.3%
Arthritis
27.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.5%
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
17.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.8%
Loneliness
32.0%
Lack of Support
23.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.1%
Mobility
13.1%
Cognitive
14.2%
Hearing
6.8%
Vision
4.7%
Self-Care
3.4%
Independent Living
7.7%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
4.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.0 mi
Columbus Regional Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Regional Hospital | 6.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Schneck Medical Center | 16.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Johnson Memorial Hospital | 19.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Ascension St Vincent Jennings | 20.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Major Hospital | 23.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Columbus has an obesity rate of 38.4%, which is 2.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.8%, 1.3pp above the national average. About 8.8% of adults lack health insurance. 80.2% 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 4.3 out of 5.