Healthcare in Kingsford Heights, IN

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.0%

1.9pp above the national average

Depression Rate

27.2%

3.7pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.4%

2.5pp 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 PLACES

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

High Cholesterol

37.5%

Arthritis

30.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.4%

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

19.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

27.2%

Loneliness

37.5%

Lack of Support

24.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

36.0%

Mobility

16.6%

Cognitive

17.1%

Hearing

7.3%

Vision

5.7%

Self-Care

4.4%

Independent Living

9.4%

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

2.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

9.0 mi

Northwest Health-La Porte

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Northwest Health-La Porte	9.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Northwest Health - Starke	13.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Northwest Health - Porter	16.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Porter-Starke Services Inc	16.1 mi	Psychiatric	—	—
Franciscan Health Michigan City	17.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

Kingsford Heights has an obesity rate of 38.0%, which is 1.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.2%, 3.7pp above the national average. About 9.0% of adults lack health insurance. 78.8% 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 2.8 out of 5.