Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere West College Corner residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for West College Corner, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West College Corner. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West College Corner
West College Corner is short on primary care and mental health care
West College Corner’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 ↓
Fewer West College Corner adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Indiana. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 West College Corner’s likely range.
Care in and near West College Corner
No hospital or community health center in West College Corner 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 West College Corner; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.9% of West College Corner adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Out of every 100 West College Corner adults…
On every condition, West College Corner is about the same as Indiana. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
0.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of West College Corner adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How West College Corner adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 West College Corner 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.
West College Corner and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Township | B− | 37.4% | 12.3% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West College Corner adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in West College Corner
Why doesn’t West College Corner have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for West College Corner.
What hospital is closest to West College Corner?
Mccullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital in Oxford, 5.9 miles in a straight line from West College Corner’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near West College Corner?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Oxford Community Health Center in Oxford, 5.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West College Corner.
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.