Healthcare in Wheeler, IN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.5%
5.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.8%
2.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.9%
1.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
2.5pp 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
39.4%
Arthritis
30.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.5%
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
18.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.8%
Loneliness
32.1%
Lack of Support
22.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.9%
Mobility
14.6%
Cognitive
15.6%
Hearing
7.4%
Vision
4.8%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
8.2%
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
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.8 mi
St Mary Medical Center Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Medical Center Inc | 3.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Regional Mental Health Center | 8.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Northwest Health - Porter | 9.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Porter-Starke Services Inc | 9.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Franciscan Health Crown Point | 10.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Wheeler has an obesity rate of 41.5%, which is 5.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.8%, 2.3pp above the national average. About 8.1% of adults lack health insurance. 79.1% 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 2.7 out of 5.