Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Dune Acres residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dune Acres, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dune Acres. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dune Acres
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Dune Acres
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.8%), vs 8.3% across Indiana. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.8%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. Arthritis is also above the state: 40%, vs 28.3% across Indiana. In all, Dune Acres runs above Indiana on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 39% of residents are 65 or older (Indiana 17%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Dune Acres, and more people treating it
49.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Indiana 37.8%), but 84.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Dune Acres adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (27.2% vs 32.8%), frequent mental distress (13.4% vs 17.6%), lack of emotional support (19.2% vs 23.2%) and depression (20.8% vs 25.1%) all run below Indiana. Mind & connection ↓
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 Dune Acres’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Dune Acres adults…
Dune Acres runs below IN on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Dune Acres is an older town: 39% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Indiana. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Dune Acres as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dune Acres adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Dune Acres adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Dune Acres does better than Indiana.
1 in 4 Dune Acres 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.
Care in and near Dune Acres
No hospital or community health center in Dune Acres itself. These are the nearest.
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 Dune Acres; ≈ 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.
5.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.9% of Dune Acres adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Dune Acres and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porter | B− | 40.3% | 12.1% | 14.8% | CDC place |
| Burns Harbor | B− | 40.9% | 11.1% | 15.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dune Acres adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dune Acres
Why doesn’t Dune Acres have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dune Acres.
What hospital is closest to Dune Acres?
Northwest Health - Porter in Valparaiso, 7.3 miles in a straight line from Dune Acres’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Dune Acres?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northshore Chesterton Health Center in Chesterton, 3.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dune Acres.
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. 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.