Healthcare in Portage, IN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.6%
6.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.1%
0.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.8%
1.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
near 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
38.6%
Arthritis
28.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.9%
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
18.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.1%
Loneliness
33.1%
Lack of Support
24.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.5%
Mobility
15.1%
Cognitive
15.8%
Hearing
7.1%
Vision
5.5%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
8.4%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.1 mi
St Mary Medical Center Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Medical Center Inc | 6.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Methodist Hospitals Inc | 8.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Regional Mental Health Center | 11.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Northwest Health - Porter | 13.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Porter-Starke Services Inc | 13.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Portage has an obesity rate of 42.6%, which is 6.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.1%, 0.6pp above the national average. About 10.8% of adults lack health insurance. 79.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.