Calumet Township’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Calumet Township differs from Indiana on 26 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 22 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 46406, 46408, 46402, 46403. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Calumet Township
Dental care lags in Calumet Township
42.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.2% across Indiana. Among those 65 and older, 34.2% have lost all their teeth (Indiana 15.4%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Calumet Township
2 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (38.5%), more than twice the Indiana rate. Utility shut-off threats (23.4% vs 8.4%) and no reliable transportation (18.3% vs 7.7%) are higher too. 32.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Calumet Township
1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.6%), about twice the Indiana rate. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (22.9%), vs 13% across Indiana. COPD is also above the state: 12.6%, vs 8.1% across Indiana. In all, Calumet Township runs above Indiana on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Health varies a lot right around Calumet Township
Grades next door run from St. John Township (B+) to Gary (D−). Calumet Township is a D−. Around town ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Indiana figure falls outside Calumet Township’s likely range; Calumet Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 46406, 46408, 46402, 46403, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Calumet Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Calumet Township is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of Calumet Township’s estimates fall in the lowest 8% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is obesity: 49.5% of adults, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Calumet Township’s median household income is $46,882; among the 4,618 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($35K–$59K), it’s healthier than 2%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Calumet Township compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.2% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 13.1% (U.S. 15.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.6% (U.S. 76.5%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Calumet Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
32.2% of Calumet Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Out of every 100 Calumet Township adults…
Calumet Township runs below IN on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Calumet Township and the towns around it
Calumet Township’s Health Grade ranks 10th of 11 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calumet Township | D− | 49.5% | 22.9% | 24.7% | ZIP codes |
| Gary | D− | 51.9% | 25% | 25.6% | CDC place |
| Hobart Township | C− | 39.3% | 14% | 18.9% | ZIP codes |
| North Township | D | 41.9% | 16.3% | 18.4% | ZIP codes |
| Griffith | B− | 37.5% | 11.8% | 15.2% | CDC place |
| Highland | B | 36% | 12.6% | 14.7% | CDC place |
| St. John Township | B+ | 34.6% | 11.9% | 13.5% | ZIP codes |
| Lake Station | D | 40.5% | 14.5% | 21% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Calumet Township
1 hospital and 5 community health centers in Calumet Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Calumet Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
51 miles of trails across 64 parks and preserves
How Calumet Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Calumet Township runs above Indiana.
1 in 3 Calumet Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Calumet Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Calumet Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Calumet Township is better than Indiana on 4 and worse on 22; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Calumet Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Calumet Township | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 35.2%32.3–38.3 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.1%17.3–21.1 | 13.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.4%18.4–22.4 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 49.5%45.5–53.5 | 38.4% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 22.9%20.8–25 | 13% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 49.2%46.5–52 | 37.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.9%33.2–38.8 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.5%30.1–35 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 13.8%12.4–15.3 | 11.2% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.2%5.7–6.8 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.4%8.5–10.3 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.6%11.3–13.9 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.6%6.1–7.2 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 34.2%30.6–38 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 24.7%22–27.4 | 15.7% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 38.8%35.2–42.3 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.1%11.2–15.1 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 51.1%47.8–54.4 | 37.1% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.1%11.3–15 | 8.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.9%79.5–84.1 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 42.7%40–45.3 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.8%83–86.5 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.6%78.6–82.6 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.8%61.4–68 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.2%72.5–81.5 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.1%17.8–22.5 | 25.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 35.6%32.2–39.2 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 32.2%29–35.6 | 23.2% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 38.5%35.2–42 | 14.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 26.1%23.4–28.9 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 23.4%21.1–25.8 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 18.3%16.4–20.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 32.2%29–35.5 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.8%37.4–44.2 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 24.9%22.6–27.2 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.8%17.8–21.9 | 15% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.6%6.8–8.4 | 7.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 11.4%10.4–12.5 | 5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 14.3%12.9–15.8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.8%8–9.7 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Indiana figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Calumet Township
Is Calumet Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Calumet Township is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 2%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Calumet Township?
CDC estimates 49.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 45.5% and 53.5%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Calumet Township?
Methodist Hospitals in Gary, 1.4 miles in a straight line from Calumet Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Calumet Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.3–15%), against 8.9% across Indiana.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Calumet Township more than anything measured there. Even at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade stays D−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Calumet Township.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Indiana figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.