Healthcare in Kokomo, IN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.8%
1.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.0%
2.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.2%
3.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.4%
1.2pp 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
38.8%
Arthritis
32.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.8%
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
18.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.0%
Loneliness
31.4%
Lack of Support
22.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.9%
Mobility
17.6%
Cognitive
17.0%
Hearing
8.4%
Vision
6.2%
Self-Care
4.7%
Independent Living
10.0%
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
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.5 mi
Community Howard Regional Health Inc.
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Howard Regional Health Inc. | 2.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Indiana University Health Tipton Hospital Inc | 12.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ascension St Vincent Mercy | 19.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Dukes Memorial Hospital | 20.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Indiana University Health Frankfort Inc | 22.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Kokomo has an obesity rate of 37.8%, which is 1.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.0%, 2.5pp above the national average. About 9.4% of adults lack health insurance. 79.8% 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.