Healthcare in Gaston, IN

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

39.2%

3.1pp above the national average

Depression Rate

30.5%

7.0pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.1%

2.2pp above 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 PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

39.8%

Arthritis

32.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

18.4%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

20.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

30.5%

Loneliness

34.0%

Lack of Support

23.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

35.0%

Mobility

16.4%

Cognitive

17.7%

Hearing

7.7%

Vision

5.5%

Self-Care

4.4%

Independent Living

9.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

7.1 mi

Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital	7.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Va N. Indiana Healthcare System	16.1 mi	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	5/5	✓
Ascension St Vincent Mercy	17.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Ascension St Vincent Anderson	17.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Community Hospital Of Anderson And Madison County	18.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓

Gaston has an obesity rate of 39.2%, which is 3.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 30.5%, 7.0pp above the national average. About 8.8% of adults lack health insurance. 79.0% 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 3.5 out of 5.