Healthcare in Fowler, IN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.4%
6.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.8%
3.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.2%
3.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
1.6pp 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
41.2%
Arthritis
34.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.2%
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
18.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.8%
Loneliness
33.0%
Lack of Support
23.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.7%
Mobility
18.7%
Cognitive
17.0%
Hearing
9.6%
Vision
6.2%
Self-Care
4.8%
Independent Living
10.1%
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
19.7 mi
Wabash Valley Alliance, Inc. / River Bend Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wabash Valley Alliance, Inc. / River Bend Hospital | 19.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center | 20.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ascension St Vincent Williamsport | 21.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Iroquois Memorial Hospital | 25.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Franciscan Health Rensselaer, Inc | 27.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Fowler has an obesity rate of 42.4%, which is 6.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.8%, 3.3pp above the national average. About 9.0% of adults lack health insurance. 80.5% 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.