Healthcare in Sweetser, IN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.8%
1.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.0%
2.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.0%
1.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
3.8pp 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
40.3%
Arthritis
31.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.7%
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
16.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.0%
Loneliness
31.4%
Lack of Support
21.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.8%
Mobility
13.6%
Cognitive
13.5%
Hearing
7.7%
Vision
4.2%
Self-Care
3.3%
Independent Living
7.2%
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
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.2 mi
Va N. Indiana Healthcare System
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Va N. Indiana Healthcare System | 7.2 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Marion General Hospital | 7.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Grant-Blackford Mental Health, Inc | 7.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Parkview Wabash Hospital, Inc | 15.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Ascension St Vincent Mercy | 19.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Sweetser has an obesity rate of 37.8%, which is 1.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.0%, 2.5pp above the national average. About 6.8% of adults lack health insurance. 81.7% 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 3.7 out of 5.