Healthcare in Laurel, IN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.3%
7.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.2%
4.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.7%
1.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.1%
0.5pp 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
38.5%
Arthritis
30.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.2%
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
20.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.2%
Loneliness
35.2%
Lack of Support
25.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.4%
Mobility
16.6%
Cognitive
19.0%
Hearing
8.2%
Vision
5.8%
Self-Care
4.5%
Independent Living
10.3%
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
14.6 mi
Rush Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rush Memorial Hospital | 14.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Margaret Mary Community Hospital Inc | 15.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Decatur County Memorial Hospital | 20.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Mccullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital | 24.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Reid Health | 27.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Laurel has an obesity rate of 43.3%, which is 7.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.2%, 4.7pp above the national average. About 10.1% of adults lack health insurance. 77.8% 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 3.0 out of 5.