Healthcare in Valparaiso, IN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.6%
2.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.8%
1.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.2%
0.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
2.6pp 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
37.0%
Arthritis
26.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.3%
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
17.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.8%
Loneliness
31.8%
Lack of Support
21.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.4%
Mobility
12.3%
Cognitive
14.5%
Hearing
6.7%
Vision
4.4%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
7.5%
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
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.0 mi
Northwest Health - Porter
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Health - Porter | 3.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Porter-Starke Services Inc | 3.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| St Mary Medical Center Inc | 10.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Regional Mental Health Center | 14.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Franciscan Health Crown Point | 15.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Valparaiso has an obesity rate of 38.6%, which is 2.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.8%, 1.3pp above the national average. About 8.0% of adults lack health insurance. 78.9% 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 2.7 out of 5.