Healthcare in Hammond, IN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.2%
7.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.4%
3.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.2%
4.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.3%
5.7pp 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
33.8%
Arthritis
26.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
23.4%
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
18.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.4%
Loneliness
34.2%
Lack of Support
29.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.8%
Mobility
17.5%
Cognitive
18.0%
Hearing
7.0%
Vision
8.1%
Self-Care
5.6%
Independent Living
10.4%
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
2.4 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.2 mi
St Catherine Hospital Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine Hospital Inc | 3.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Community Hospital | 4.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Franciscan Health Munster | 4.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | 7.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| South Shore Hospital | 7.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Hammond has an obesity rate of 43.2%, which is 7.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.4%, 3.1pp below the national average. About 16.3% of adults lack health insurance. 77.6% 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 2.4 out of 5.