Healthcare in Independence, IN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.1%
6.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.2%
3.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.5%
0.6pp 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 PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
38.7%
Arthritis
30.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
24.3%
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
18.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.2%
Loneliness
33.2%
Lack of Support
22.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.9%
Mobility
14.5%
Cognitive
15.6%
Hearing
7.4%
Vision
4.8%
Self-Care
3.7%
Independent Living
8.4%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.9 mi
Ascension St Vincent Williamsport
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension St Vincent Williamsport | 12.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Wabash Valley Alliance, Inc. / River Bend Hospital | 13.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Franciscan Health Lafayette | 22.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital | 22.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Sycamore Springs | 22.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Independence has an obesity rate of 42.1%, which is 6.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.2%, 3.7pp above the national average. About 8.8% of adults lack health insurance. 79.6% 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 3.3 out of 5.