Healthcare in Rensselaer, IN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.5%
4.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.7%
2.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.5%
0.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
1.8pp 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
38.9%
Arthritis
30.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.3%
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
18.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.7%
Loneliness
32.4%
Lack of Support
22.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.7%
Mobility
15.0%
Cognitive
15.7%
Hearing
7.7%
Vision
4.9%
Self-Care
3.7%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.3 mi
Franciscan Health Rensselaer, Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franciscan Health Rensselaer, Inc | 4.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Indiana University Health White Memorial Hospital | 24.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Pulaski Memorial Hospital | 27.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Iroquois Memorial Hospital | 31.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Franciscan Health Crown Point | 33.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Rensselaer has an obesity rate of 40.5%, which is 4.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.7%, 2.2pp above the national average. About 8.8% 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 4.0 out of 5.