Healthcare in Merom, IN

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

41.9%

5.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

25.4%

1.9pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.7%

0.8pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.0%

2.6pp 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

39.8%

Arthritis

29.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.9%

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

17.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.4%

Loneliness

30.9%

Lack of Support

22.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

32.1%

Mobility

15.0%

Cognitive

15.6%

Hearing

7.9%

Vision

5.0%

Self-Care

4.1%

Independent Living

8.5%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

8.7 mi

Sullivan County Community Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Sullivan County Community Hospital8.7 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Crawford Memorial Hospital11.5 miCritical Access Hospitals5/5✓
Greene County General Hospital21.1 miCritical Access Hospitals3/5✓
Lawrence County Memorial Hospital21.9 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Terre Haute Regional Hospital22.0 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓

Merom has an obesity rate of 41.9%, which is 5.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.4%, 1.9pp above the national average. About 8.0% of adults lack health insurance. 78.8% 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 3.7 out of 5.