Healthcare in Whiting, IN

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity 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 PLACES

Age-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 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

18.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.5%

Loneliness

32.7%

Lack of Support

26.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

1.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.3 mi

St Catherine Hospital Inc

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
St Catherine Hospital Inc2.3 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Advocate Trinity Hospital4.7 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
South Shore Hospital4.7 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5
Roseland Community Hospital7.1 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5
Jackson Park Hospital7.1 miAcute 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.