Healthcare in Lake Station, IN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.5%
4.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.7%
0.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.5%
2.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.6%
4.0pp 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
34.7%
Arthritis
26.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
23.0%
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
19.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.7%
Loneliness
33.5%
Lack of Support
27.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.3%
Mobility
16.6%
Cognitive
18.2%
Hearing
7.6%
Vision
7.0%
Self-Care
4.9%
Independent Living
10.0%
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
4.1 mi
St Mary Medical Center Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Medical Center Inc | 4.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Methodist Hospitals Inc | 5.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Regional Mental Health Center | 7.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| St Catherine Hospital Inc | 11.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Franciscan Health Crown Point | 12.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Lake Station has an obesity rate of 40.5%, which is 4.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.7%, 0.8pp below the national average. About 14.6% of adults lack health insurance. 76.1% 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.