Healthcare in Merrillville, IN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.5%
6.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.1%
4.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.3%
4.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
0.8pp 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
34.3%
Arthritis
28.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.0%
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
17.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.1%
Loneliness
33.6%
Lack of Support
29.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.0%
Mobility
16.9%
Cognitive
15.1%
Hearing
6.4%
Vision
6.5%
Self-Care
4.9%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.1 mi
Regional Mental Health Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Mental Health Center | 1.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| St Mary Medical Center Inc | 4.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Franciscan Health Crown Point | 4.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Pinnacle Hospital | 4.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Uchicago Medicine Northwest Indiana | 4.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Merrillville has an obesity rate of 42.5%, which is 6.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.1%, 4.4pp below the national average. About 9.8% of adults lack health insurance. 81.3% 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 3.0 out of 5.