Healthcare in Knox, IN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
46.7%
10.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
29.0%
5.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.4%
6.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.5%
1.9pp above 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
42.1%
Arthritis
36.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
36.6%
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
21.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
29.0%
Loneliness
33.2%
Lack of Support
24.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.3%
Mobility
23.9%
Cognitive
21.8%
Hearing
11.0%
Vision
9.1%
Self-Care
7.2%
Independent Living
14.2%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
In city
Northwest Health - Starke
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Health - Starke | In city | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Pulaski Memorial Hospital | 15.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center - Plymouth | 16.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Michiana Behavioral Health Center | 16.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Northwest Health-La Porte | 22.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Knox has an obesity rate of 46.7%, which is 10.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 29.0%, 5.5pp above the national average. About 12.5% of adults lack health insurance. 78.7% 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 3.0 out of 5.