Healthcare in Chesterton, IN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.5%
3.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.0%
0.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.3%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
3.4pp 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
39.4%
Arthritis
29.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.7%
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
24.0%
Loneliness
30.2%
Lack of Support
21.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.6%
Mobility
13.0%
Cognitive
13.2%
Hearing
6.9%
Vision
4.2%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
6.9%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.2 mi
Northwest Health - Porter
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Health - Porter | 10.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Porter-Starke Services Inc | 10.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| St Mary Medical Center Inc | 11.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Franciscan Health Michigan City | 11.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Methodist Hospitals Inc | 14.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Chesterton has an obesity rate of 39.5%, which is 3.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.0%, 0.5pp above the national average. About 7.2% of adults lack health insurance. 80.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.3 out of 5.