Healthcare in West Lafayette, IN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
25.5%
10.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
27.5%
4.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
6.1%
5.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.2%
near 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
27.0%
Arthritis
12.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
3.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.0%
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
24.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.5%
Loneliness
40.0%
Lack of Support
25.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.8%
Mobility
7.9%
Cognitive
23.4%
Hearing
4.9%
Vision
6.5%
Self-Care
2.8%
Independent Living
11.8%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.2 mi
Wabash Valley Alliance, Inc. / River Bend Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wabash Valley Alliance, Inc. / River Bend Hospital | 4.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Franciscan Health Lafayette | 8.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital | 8.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Sycamore Springs | 8.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Indiana University Health Frankfort Inc | 24.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
West Lafayette has an obesity rate of 25.5%, which is 10.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 27.5%, 4.0pp above the national average. About 10.2% of adults lack health insurance. 73.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.5 out of 5.