Where Rolling Prairie residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rolling Prairie, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rolling Prairie. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rolling Prairie
Cancer runs high in Rolling Prairie
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.6%), vs 8.3% across Indiana. Conditions ↓
Fewer Rolling Prairie adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Indiana. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Rolling Prairie’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.4% of Rolling Prairie adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Out of every 100 Rolling Prairie adults…
Rolling Prairie runs above IN on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Rolling Prairie
No hospital or community health center in Rolling Prairie 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 Rolling Prairie; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rolling Prairie adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Rolling Prairie adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Rolling Prairie 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.
Rolling Prairie and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rolling Prairie adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rolling Prairie
Why doesn’t Rolling Prairie have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rolling Prairie.
What hospital is closest to Rolling Prairie?
Northwest Health-La Porte in La Porte, 7.0 miles in a straight line from Rolling Prairie’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Rolling Prairie?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northshore Laporte Health Center in La Porte, 6.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rolling Prairie.
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.