Where St. Bernice residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for St. Bernice, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for St. Bernice. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in St. Bernice
St. Bernice is an older town
29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Indiana. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing St. Bernice with the state. Conditions ↓
St. Bernice is short on primary care and mental health care
St. Bernice’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Indiana figure falls outside St. Bernice’s likely range.
Out of every 100 St. Bernice adults…
On every condition, St. Bernice is about the same as Indiana. Tap one to see it as people.
St. Bernice is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Indiana. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in St. Bernice as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near St. Bernice
No hospital or community health center in St. Bernice itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of St. Bernice; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of St. Bernice adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How St. Bernice adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 St. Bernice adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.1% of St. Bernice adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
St. Bernice and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of St. Bernice adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in St. Bernice
Why doesn’t St. Bernice have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for St. Bernice.
What hospital is closest to St. Bernice?
Union Hospital Clinton in Clinton, 7.5 miles in a straight line from St. Bernice’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near St. Bernice?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Vpchc - Clinton Dental in Clinton, 5.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in St. Bernice.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Indiana figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.