Healthcare in Elkhart, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.0%
2.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.4%
1.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
6.5%
5.4pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.1%
5.5pp 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
29.8%
Arthritis
19.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.1%
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
16.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.4%
Loneliness
32.4%
Lack of Support
21.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
19.5%
Mobility
6.5%
Cognitive
11.3%
Hearing
4.1%
Vision
2.4%
Self-Care
1.9%
Independent Living
4.8%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
13.9 mi
Va Central Iowa Healthcare System
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Va Central Iowa Healthcare System | 13.9 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center | 14.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Broadlawns Medical Center | 14.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi | 15.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Mary Greeley Medical Center | 16.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Elkhart has an obesity rate of 34.0%, which is 2.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.4%, 1.1pp below the national average. About 5.1% of adults lack health insurance. 72.6% 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 3.0 out of 5.