Healthcare in Fort Wayne, IN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.7%
4.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.5%
3.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.8%
1.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.6%
near 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
35.1%
Arthritis
26.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.6%
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
18.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.5%
Loneliness
33.4%
Lack of Support
24.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.3%
Mobility
14.4%
Cognitive
16.7%
Hearing
6.7%
Vision
6.0%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
9.2%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.8 mi
Dupont Hospital Llc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dupont Hospital Llc | 1.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Park Center, Inc | 2.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| St Joseph Health System, Llc | 4.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Parkview Regional Medical Center | 5.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Orthopaedic Hospital At Parkview North | 5.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Fort Wayne has an obesity rate of 40.7%, which is 4.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.5%, 3.0pp above the national average. About 10.6% of adults lack health insurance. 79.1% 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 3.0 out of 5.