Healthcare in Vernon, IN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.8%
5.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.9%
3.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.5%
4.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.5%
1.1pp 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
42.5%
Arthritis
36.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
24.6%
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
19.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.9%
Loneliness
33.4%
Lack of Support
23.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.2%
Mobility
20.6%
Cognitive
17.7%
Hearing
10.3%
Vision
6.6%
Self-Care
5.2%
Independent Living
10.9%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.9 mi
Ascension St Vincent Jennings
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension St Vincent Jennings | 1.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Schneck Medical Center | 17.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Norton-King'S Daughters' Health | 17.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Madison State Hospital | 17.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Decatur County Memorial Hospital | 23.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Vernon has an obesity rate of 41.8%, which is 5.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.9%, 3.4pp above the national average. About 9.5% of adults lack health insurance. 81.3% 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 3.3 out of 5.