Healthcare in Whiting, IN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.3%
5.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.5%
2.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.5%
3.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.8%
6.2pp 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
34.9%
Arthritis
26.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.3%
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
18.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.5%
Loneliness
32.7%
Lack of Support
26.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.7%
Mobility
17.2%
Cognitive
17.7%
Hearing
7.9%
Vision
7.6%
Self-Care
5.1%
Independent Living
9.9%
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
1.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.3 mi
St Catherine Hospital Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine Hospital Inc | 2.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | 4.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| South Shore Hospital | 4.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Roseland Community Hospital | 7.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Jackson Park Hospital | 7.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Whiting has an obesity rate of 41.3%, which is 5.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.5%, 2.0pp below the national average. About 16.8% of adults lack health insurance. 76.4% 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 1.8 out of 5.