Healthcare in Elkhart, IN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
47.3%
11.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.1%
1.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.1%
3.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.2%
5.6pp above 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
37.4%
Arthritis
26.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
23.1%
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
20.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.1%
Loneliness
36.0%
Lack of Support
27.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.8%
Mobility
17.4%
Cognitive
19.3%
Hearing
7.4%
Vision
7.6%
Self-Care
5.3%
Independent Living
10.6%
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
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.2 mi
Elkhart General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart General Hospital | 2.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center | 9.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Unity Physicians Hospital | 9.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Medical Behavioral Hospital - Mishawaka | 9.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Goshen Hospital | 10.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Elkhart has an obesity rate of 47.3%, which is 11.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.1%, 1.6pp above the national average. About 16.2% of adults lack health insurance. 78.9% 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 2.7 out of 5.