Healthcare in La Porte, IN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.8%
0.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.9%
2.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.2%
2.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.7%
near 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
38.3%
Arthritis
30.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.6%
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
18.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.9%
Loneliness
37.0%
Lack of Support
23.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.3%
Mobility
16.7%
Cognitive
16.7%
Hearing
7.9%
Vision
5.8%
Self-Care
4.2%
Independent Living
9.3%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
In city
Northwest Health-La Porte
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Health-La Porte | In city | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Franciscan Health Michigan City | 9.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Northwest Health - Porter | 18.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Porter-Starke Services Inc | 18.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Northwest Health - Starke | 22.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
La Porte has an obesity rate of 36.8%, which is 0.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.9%, 2.4pp above the national average. About 10.7% of adults lack health insurance. 78.8% 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 2.8 out of 5.