Healthcare in Oaktown, IN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.6%
2.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.9%
2.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.7%
3.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
0.6pp 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
42.4%
Arthritis
34.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
24.3%
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
25.9%
Loneliness
33.3%
Lack of Support
24.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.3%
Mobility
19.6%
Cognitive
17.6%
Hearing
10.4%
Vision
6.4%
Self-Care
5.0%
Independent Living
10.7%
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
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
13.9 mi
Lawrence County Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence County Memorial Hospital | 13.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sullivan County Community Hospital | 15.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Good Samaritan Hospital | 17.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Greene County General Hospital | 18.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Crawford Memorial Hospital | 19.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Oaktown has an obesity rate of 38.6%, which is 2.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.9%, 2.4pp above the national average. About 10.0% of adults lack health insurance. 80.7% 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 3.7 out of 5.