On CDC estimates, North Township as a whole is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns
North Township differs from Indiana on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 46312, 46321, 46322, 46323. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Township
Making ends meet is harder in North Township
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (27.1%), vs 14.7% across Indiana. Utility shut-off threats (14.7% vs 8.4%) and housing insecurity (19.3% vs 11.2%) are higher too. 17.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in North Township
51.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.2% across Indiana. Among those 65 and older, 21.8% have lost all their teeth (Indiana 15.4%). Checkups ↓
1 in 6 working-age adults in North Township has no health insurance
15.6% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.9% across Indiana. Checkups ↓
Health varies a lot right around North Township
Grades next door run from Munster (A−) to Gary (D−). North Township is a D. Around town ↓
North Township has three hospitals within its borders
3 hospitals and 6 community health centers are inside North Township. St. Catherine Hospital is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 North Township’s likely range; North Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 46312, 46321, 46322, 46323, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind North Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Township is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns, #515 of 589 in Indiana. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 35% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 9%).
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). North Township’s median household income is $61,798; among the 9,356 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 13%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where North Township compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.7% (U.S. 7.9%).
At 152,714 residents, North Township is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.5% of North Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Keeping up with care
Share of North Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Care in and near North Township
3 hospitals and 6 community health centers in North 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 North 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).
North Township and the towns around it
North Township’s Health Grade ranks 6th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Township | D | 41.9% | 16.3% | 18.4% | ZIP codes |
| East Chicago | D− | 47% | 20.2% | 21.1% | CDC place |
| Whiting | D | 41.3% | 15.5% | 19.4% | CDC place |
| Hammond | D | 43.2% | 16.2% | 19.7% | CDC place |
| Calumet Township | D− | 49.5% | 22.9% | 24.7% | ZIP codes |
| Gary | D− | 51.9% | 25% | 25.6% | CDC place |
| Highland | B | 36% | 12.6% | 14.7% | CDC place |
| Griffith | B− | 37.5% | 11.8% | 15.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 North Township adults…
North Township runs below IN on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
42 miles of trails across 107 parks and preserves
How North Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, North Township runs above Indiana.
1 in 3 North 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 North Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for North Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, North Township is better than Indiana on 3 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside North Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | North Township | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.8%25.3–30.4 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.6–18 | 13.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%16.2–19.8 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.9%38–45.8 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.3%14.7–18.1 | 13% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 38.4%35.6–41.1 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.7%32–37.5 | 37.8% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 26.7%24.5–29 | 28.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.3–12.7 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.7%6.1–7.4 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1%6.4–7.8 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.5%7.6–9.4 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.8–4.4 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.8%19.1–24.6 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.4%16.3–20.6 | 15.7% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.2%29–35.5 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.3%14.1–18.7 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44.4%41.2–47.6 | 37.1% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.6%13.6–17.8 | 8.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.4%75.7–81 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51.2%48.6–53.9 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.8%83–86.4 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.1%74.7–79.5 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64%60.6–67.3 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.8%72–81.1 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20%17.7–22.4 | 25.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 33.4%30.1–36.8 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.2%25.3–31.3 | 23.2% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 27.1%24.5–29.9 | 14.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.3%17.2–21.5 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14.7%13.1–16.3 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.6%11.3–14 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.5%15.5–19.7 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.2%31.1–37.3 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.6%15.8–19.4 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.1%15.3–18.9 | 15% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.5–8 | 7.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 8%7.3–8.7 | 5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.1%9.1–11.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.5%5–6 | 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 North Township
Is North Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Township is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns: D for health, #515 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 13%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in North Township?
CDC estimates 41.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 38% and 45.8%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to North Township?
St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago, 2.8 miles in a straight line from North Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in North Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.6–17.8%), 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 North Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in North 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.