Healthcare in Walton, IN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
47.9%
11.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.1%
3.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.7%
3.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.2%
1.6pp above 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
40.6%
Arthritis
32.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.7%
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
19.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.1%
Loneliness
33.5%
Lack of Support
24.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.1%
Mobility
19.1%
Cognitive
18.8%
Hearing
9.1%
Vision
6.9%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.6 mi
Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Hospital | 9.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Four County Counseling Center | 9.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Dukes Memorial Hospital | 11.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Community Howard Regional Health Inc. | 17.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Parkview Wabash Hospital, Inc | 23.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Walton has an obesity rate of 47.9%, which is 11.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.1%, 3.6pp above the national average. About 12.2% of adults lack health insurance. 78.4% 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 3.8 out of 5.