Healthcare in New Castle, IN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
45.1%
9.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.7%
5.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.6%
2.7pp 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
40.9%
Arthritis
33.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.3%
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
20.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.7%
Loneliness
35.2%
Lack of Support
23.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.7%
Mobility
17.9%
Cognitive
18.4%
Hearing
8.8%
Vision
6.3%
Self-Care
4.9%
Independent Living
10.6%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
0.8 mi
Henry County Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry County Memorial Hospital | 0.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Ascension St Vincent Anderson | 20.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Rush Memorial Hospital | 22.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hancock Regional Hospital | 22.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital | 24.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
New Castle has an obesity rate of 45.1%, which is 9.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.7%, 5.2pp above the national average. About 9.4% of adults lack health insurance. 79.4% 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 3.3 out of 5.