Stallbohm Barn-Kaske House · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Munster is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns
Munster differs from Indiana on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 20 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Munster. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Munster
Munster keeps up with checkups
It beats Indiana on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (68.2% vs 61.2%) and cholesterol checks (90% vs 85.8%). Checkups ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Munster’s lead shrinks
Munster is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns, but 59% of the 7,109 towns with similar household incomes ($83K–$138K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer runs high in Munster
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10%), vs 8.3% across Indiana. Conditions ↓
Munster adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (28.3% vs 32.8%), frequent mental distress (13.9% vs 17.6%) and depression (19.2% 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 Munster’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Munster’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Munster is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns, #36 of 589 in Indiana. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 90% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 48%).
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). Munster’s median household income is $110,187; among the 7,109 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($83K–$138K), it’s healthier than 59%, about where its income would put it.
Few Indiana towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Munster is healthier than 94% of graded towns, against 77% nationally.
Keeping up with care
Share of Munster adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Munster adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Munster does better than Indiana.
3 in 10 Munster 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.
Out of every 100 Munster adults…
Munster runs below IN on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Munster
2 hospitals and 1 community health center in Munster, 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 Munster; ≈ 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.
8.1 miles of trails across 29 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 Munster adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Munster and the towns around it
Munster has the best Health Grade of the 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munster | A− | 33.1% | 12.2% | 11.8% | CDC place |
| Hammond | D | 43.2% | 16.2% | 19.7% | CDC place |
| North Township | D | 41.9% | 16.3% | 18.4% | ZIP codes |
| Highland | B | 36% | 12.6% | 14.7% | CDC place |
| St. John Township | B+ | 34.6% | 11.9% | 13.5% | ZIP codes |
| Dyer | B+ | 34.4% | 12.3% | 13.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Munster adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Munster
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Munster is better than Indiana on 20 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Munster’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Munster | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.7%14.8–18.5 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.3%11–13.7 | 13.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12.4–15.4 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.1%29.5–36.8 | 38.4% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 12.2%10.9–13.6 | 13% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.9%33.2–38.7 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.7%33.8–39.7 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.3%25.9–30.7 | 28.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.2–11.4 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10%9.1–10.9 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5%5.9–7.2 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.5%5.8–7.3 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.2%3–3.5 | 3.5% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.2%10.5–14.2 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.8%10.3–13.5 | 15.7% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.9%18.3–23.4 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.2%14.9–19.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.8%33.8–39.9 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.5%5.6–7.6 | 8.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81%78.5–83.4 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.2%65.8–70.6 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90%88.8–91.2 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.2%77.7–82.5 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.1%69.1–75 | 66.3% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.7%76.5–84.4 | 76.4% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.2%17–21.6 | 25.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 28.3%25.3–31.5 | 32.8% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.7%19.2–24.3 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10%8.7–11.5 | 14.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.7%6.7–8.8 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.9%5.1–6.7 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.3%4.7–6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.9%4.2–5.7 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.6%23–28.2 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.4%10.9–13.9 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11%9.8–12.2 | 15% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.4–8 | 7.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.6–4.3 | 5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.2%5.5–6.9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.7–3.3 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Munster
Is Munster a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Munster is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #36 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 59%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Munster?
CDC estimates 33.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.5% and 36.8%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Munster?
Community Hospital in Munster, 0.3 miles in a straight line from Munster’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Munster have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.6–7.6%), 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 Munster more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Munster.
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.