Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Lake Dalecarlia is healthier than 8%
Lake Dalecarlia differs from Indiana on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lake Dalecarlia. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake Dalecarlia
Every town around Lake Dalecarlia scores healthier
All three graded neighbors are ahead of Lake Dalecarlia’s C+, from Cedar Creek Township (B) to Center Township (B+). Around town ↓
Lake Dalecarlia trails towns with similar incomes
Lake Dalecarlia is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns, and only 8% of the 5,958 towns with similar household incomes ($89K–$148K), so income alone doesn’t explain its grade. Health Grade ↓
Cancer and heart disease run high in Lake Dalecarlia
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 8.3% across Indiana. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (8%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. Conditions ↓
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 Lake Dalecarlia’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Lake Dalecarlia’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lake Dalecarlia is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 60% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 24%).
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). Lake Dalecarlia’s median household income is $118,472; among the 5,958 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($89K–$148K), it’s healthier than 8%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Where Lake Dalecarlia compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.1% (U.S. 76.5%); colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75), 70.6% (U.S. 65.5%); worried about keeping housing, 8.7% (U.S. 12%).
Lake Dalecarlia and the towns around it
Lake Dalecarlia’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Dalecarlia | C+ | 36.3% | 13.6% | 17.5% | CDC place |
| Cedar Lake | B | 35.4% | 10.6% | 15.8% | CDC place |
| Cedar Creek Township | B | 35.5% | 11.4% | 15.9% | ZIP codes |
| Center Township | B+ | 34.9% | 11.3% | 14.3% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Lake Dalecarlia adults…
Lake Dalecarlia runs above IN on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Lake Dalecarlia
No hospital or community health center in Lake Dalecarlia 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 Lake Dalecarlia; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lake Dalecarlia adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Lake Dalecarlia adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
3 in 10 Lake Dalecarlia 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7% of Lake Dalecarlia adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lake Dalecarlia adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lake Dalecarlia
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lake Dalecarlia is better than Indiana on 5 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Lake Dalecarlia’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lake Dalecarlia | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.8%17.7–24.4 | 20.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.1%13.1–17.2 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.7–18.8 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.3%32.4–40.4 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.6%11.9–15.6 | 13% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.9%35.9–42 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.1%35.2–41.2 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.6%28.9–34.4 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.3%10.1–12.7 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.3%9.3–11.4 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8%7–9.1 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.5%7.9–11.3 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.4–4.5 | 3.5% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.7%12.6–16.9 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.5%14.4–21.1 | 15.7% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.2%20.4–28.3 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.9%15.6–20.4 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.5%35.3–41.6 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.1%5.4–9.1 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.8%77.1–82.2 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63%60.4–65.6 | 61.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.9%85.9–89.6 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.1%77.5–82.5 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.6%67.4–73.7 | 66.3% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.1%74.5–83.2 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.3%19.7–25.1 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.6%26.4–33.1 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.8%19.8–25.9 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.5%10–15.3 | 14.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.7%7.1–10.4 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7%5.8–8.3 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.5%5.5–7.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7%5.4–8.9 | 8.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.5%26.6–34.4 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.2%12.8–17.8 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.1%12.1–16.5 | 15% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.4%7.3–9.5 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.1–5.6 | 5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8%6.8–9.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.3–4.5 | 3.7% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Lake Dalecarlia
Is Lake Dalecarlia a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lake Dalecarlia is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lake Dalecarlia?
CDC estimates 36.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.4% and 40.4%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lake Dalecarlia?
Franciscan Health Crown Point in Crown Point, 4.7 miles in a straight line from Lake Dalecarlia’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lake Dalecarlia have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.4–9.1%), 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 Lake Dalecarlia more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lake Dalecarlia.
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.