Healthcare in Porter, IN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.3%
4.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.7%
1.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.1%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
3.6pp 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
38.7%
Arthritis
28.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.1%
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
17.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.7%
Loneliness
30.4%
Lack of Support
21.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.2%
Mobility
12.6%
Cognitive
13.6%
Hearing
6.5%
Vision
4.2%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
7.0%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.3 mi
St Mary Medical Center Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Medical Center Inc | 11.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Franciscan Health Michigan City | 12.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Northwest Health - Porter | 12.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Porter-Starke Services Inc | 12.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Methodist Hospitals Inc | 13.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Porter has an obesity rate of 40.3%, which is 4.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.7%, 1.2pp above the national average. About 7.0% of adults lack health insurance. 79.6% 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 2.3 out of 5.