Photo: JoeyBLS · Public domainOn CDC estimates, St. John Township is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns
St. John Township differs from Indiana on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 16 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 46375, 46311, 46373, 46307. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in St. John Township
Against towns with similar incomes, St. John Township’s lead shrinks
St. John Township is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns, but 54% of the 8,114 towns with similar household incomes ($77K–$129K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
St. John Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Indiana on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (65.7% vs 61.2%) and cholesterol checks (89% vs 85.8%). Checkups ↓
St. John Township adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (29.3% vs 32.8%), frequent mental distress (15.2% vs 17.6%) and depression (20.7% vs 25.1%) all run below Indiana. Mind & connection ↓
Health varies a lot right around St. John Township
Grades next door run from St. John (A−) to Calumet Township (D−). St. John Township is a B+. Around town ↓
Fewer St. John Township 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 St. John Township’s likely range; St. John Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 46375, 46311, 46373, 46307, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind St. John Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, St. John Township is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns, #57 of 589 in Indiana. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 78% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 52%.
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). St. John Township’s median household income is $103,035; among the 8,114 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($77K–$129K), it’s healthier than 54%, about where its income would put it.
Few Indiana towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state St. John Township is healthier than 90% of graded towns, against 71% nationally.
Keeping up with care
Share of St. John Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How St. John Township adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, St. John Township does better than Indiana.
3 in 10 St. John Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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St. John Township and the towns around it
St. John Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. John Township | B+ | 34.6% | 11.9% | 13.5% | ZIP codes |
| Hanover Township | B+ | 35% | 11.1% | 15.1% | ZIP codes |
| Calumet Township | D− | 49.5% | 22.9% | 24.7% | ZIP codes |
| Griffith | B− | 37.5% | 11.8% | 15.2% | CDC place |
| St. John | A− | 33.8% | 11.2% | 12.9% | CDC place |
| Schererville | B+ | 35% | 12.4% | 13.8% | CDC place |
| Dyer | B+ | 34.4% | 12.3% | 13.5% | CDC place |
| North Township | D | 41.9% | 16.3% | 18.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.4% of St. John Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Out of every 100 St. John Township adults…
St. John Township runs below IN on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near St. John Township
1 hospital and 1 community health center in St. John 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 St. John 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
16 miles of trails across 31 parks and preserves
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of St. John Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for St. John Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, St. John Township is better than Indiana on 16 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside St. John Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | St. John Township | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.3%15.5–19.3 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.8%11.5–14.3 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.7–16.9 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.6%31–38.4 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.9%10.6–13.2 | 13% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.2%32.5–38 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.8%33.1–38.8 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28%25.7–30.3 | 28.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.7–12 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.4%8.7–10.3 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.6–6.9 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.9%6.1–7.8 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 3.5% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.2%9.5–13 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.5%11.8–15.4 | 15.7% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 21.3%18.8–24 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.4%16–21 | 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) | 6.8%5.8–7.8 | 8.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.9%77.3–82.2 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.7%63.2–68.1 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89%87.6–90.3 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.8%76.2–81.1 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.1%69.1–75 | 66.3% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.4%75–83.3 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.7%18.3–23.2 | 25.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 29.3%26.2–32.5 | 32.8% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.5%20–25.2 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.8%9.4–12.3 | 14.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.4%7.3–9.6 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.4%5.6–7.2 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.7%5.1–6.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.4%4.6–6.4 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.2%23.6–29 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.4%11–13.9 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.1%10.8–13.5 | 15% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.9%6.1–7.6 | 7.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.6–4.4 | 5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.5%5.8–7.3 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.8–3.4 | 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 St. John Township
Is St. John Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, St. John Township is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #57 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 54%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in St. John Township?
CDC estimates 34.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 31% and 38.4%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to St. John Township?
Franciscan Health Dyer in Dyer, 3.4 miles in a straight line from St. John Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in St. John Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.8–7.8%), 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 St. John Township 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 St. John 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.