Healthcare in Walkerton, IN

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

34.4%

1.7pp below the national average

Depression Rate

28.6%

5.1pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.7%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.8%

2.8pp 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

38.1%

Arthritis

28.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.8%

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

18.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

28.6%

Loneliness

34.2%

Lack of Support

24.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

31.9%

Mobility

13.3%

Cognitive

15.4%

Hearing

7.2%

Vision

4.3%

Self-Care

3.3%

Independent Living

7.8%

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

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

11.1 mi

Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center - Plymouth

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center - Plymouth	11.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Michiana Behavioral Health Center	11.1 mi	Psychiatric	—	✓
Northwest Health - Starke	14.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Northwest Health-La Porte	15.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Community Hospital Of Bremen Inc	16.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Walkerton has an obesity rate of 34.4%, which is 1.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 28.6%, 5.1pp above the national average. About 7.8% of adults lack health insurance. 79.3% 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 3.0 out of 5.