Healthcare in Vera Cruz, IN

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

41.4%

5.3pp above the national average

Depression Rate

25.3%

1.8pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.4%

0.5pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.9%

3.7pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

38.9%

Arthritis

31.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.1%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

16.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.3%

Loneliness

32.1%

Lack of Support

22.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

31.5%

Mobility

14.7%

Cognitive

14.0%

Hearing

8.0%

Vision

4.2%

Self-Care

3.4%

Independent Living

7.5%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

5.3 mi

Bluffton Regional Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Bluffton Regional Medical Center	5.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Adams Memorial Hospital	11.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Indiana University Health Jay, Inc.	20.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Parkview Huntington Hospital	25.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Mercer County Joint Township Community Hospital	25.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	—

Vera Cruz has an obesity rate of 41.4%, which is 5.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.3%, 1.8pp above the national average. About 6.9% of adults lack health insurance. 80.0% 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 3.3 out of 5.