Healthcare in East Chicago, IN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
47.0%
10.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.0%
4.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
20.2%
8.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
21.9%
11.3pp above 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
34.4%
Arthritis
26.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
28.4%
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
19.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.0%
Loneliness
36.4%
Lack of Support
32.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.8%
Mobility
21.8%
Cognitive
20.3%
Hearing
7.3%
Vision
11.3%
Self-Care
7.4%
Independent Living
12.7%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
In city
St Catherine Hospital Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine Hospital Inc | In city | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Methodist Hospitals Inc | 6.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | 7.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| South Shore Hospital | 7.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Community Hospital | 7.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
East Chicago has an obesity rate of 47.0%, which is 10.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.0%, 4.5pp below the national average. About 21.9% of adults lack health insurance. 78.2% 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 2.0 out of 5.