Healthcare in Griffith, IN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.5%
1.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.2%
2.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.8%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
2.0pp 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
33.0%
Arthritis
25.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.1%
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
17.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.2%
Loneliness
31.7%
Lack of Support
25.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.5%
Mobility
12.4%
Cognitive
13.9%
Hearing
6.2%
Vision
4.6%
Self-Care
3.3%
Independent Living
7.3%
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
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.3 mi
Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Hospital | 4.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Franciscan Health Munster | 4.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Regional Mental Health Center | 5.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Franciscan Health Dyer | 6.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Methodist Hospitals Inc | 7.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Griffith has an obesity rate of 37.5%, which is 1.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.2%, 2.3pp below the national average. About 8.6% of adults lack health insurance. 78.3% 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 2.3 out of 5.