Healthcare in Gary, IN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
51.9%
15.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.4%
4.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
25.0%
13.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.1%
2.5pp 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
36.2%
Arthritis
33.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
36.5%
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
20.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.4%
Loneliness
36.4%
Lack of Support
33.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.6%
Mobility
27.0%
Cognitive
20.3%
Hearing
7.4%
Vision
12.5%
Self-Care
9.7%
Independent Living
15.4%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.9 mi
Methodist Hospitals Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methodist Hospitals Inc | 1.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| St Catherine Hospital Inc | 6.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| St Mary Medical Center Inc | 7.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Regional Mental Health Center | 7.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Community Hospital | 8.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Gary has an obesity rate of 51.9%, which is 15.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.4%, 4.1pp below the national average. About 13.1% of adults lack health insurance. 83.2% 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 2.5 out of 5.