On CDC estimates, Trail Creek is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns
Trail Creek differs from Indiana on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Trail Creek. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Trail Creek
Heart disease, stroke and cancer run high in Trail Creek
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.5%), vs 3.5% across Indiana. Cancer is also above the state: 10.6%, vs 8.3% across Indiana. In all, Trail Creek runs above Indiana on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Trail Creek, and more people treating it
44.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Indiana 37.8%), but 81.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Trail Creek adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29.4%), vs 24.9% across Indiana. Habits ↓
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 Trail Creek’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Trail Creek’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Trail Creek is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 46% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 8%).
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). Trail Creek’s median household income is $77,635; among the 10,808 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($58K–$97K), it’s healthier than 14%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Trail Creek compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.5% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Trail Creek adults…
Trail Creek runs above IN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Trail Creek adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Trail Creek
No hospital or community health center in Trail Creek 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 Trail Creek; ≈ 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).
How Trail Creek adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Trail Creek 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.
8.9% of Trail Creek adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Trail Creek and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trail Creek | C− | 36.7% | 16.4% | 17.9% | CDC place |
| Michigan City | D | 40.8% | 16.9% | 20.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Trail Creek adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Trail Creek
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Trail Creek is better than Indiana on 2 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Trail Creek’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Trail Creek | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.6%20.5–27.1 | 20.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14.2–18.2 | 13.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.5–19.5 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.7%30.9–43 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.4%14.4–18.5 | 13% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 44.7%41–48.5 | 37.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.8%37.9–45.9 | 37.8% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 35.5%32.3–38.8 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.8–12.4 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.6%9.5–11.6 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9%8–10.1 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.3%8.8–12 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%4–5 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.1%14.8–21.7 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.9%15–20.8 | 15.7% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 29.4%25.2–34.1 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.8%11.5–16.5 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.9%30.4–41.8 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.5%6.7–10.5 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.3%78.2–84.2 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.8%55.2–62.4 | 61.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.6%85.8–89.5 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.5%79.1–83.8 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.9%61–70.5 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.7%64.8–79.6 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.7%21.5–28.1 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.7%31–40.5 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.5%20.2–27.2 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.7%12.1–17.8 | 14.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.9%9.1–12.8 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.2%7–9.5 | 8.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.4%6.4–8.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.9%7.2–11 | 8.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.7%33.5–42.3 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.8%16.3–21.6 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.4%13.5–17.4 | 15% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.4%8.4–10.6 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5–6.4 | 5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.1%7.9–10.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%3.8–5 | 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 Trail Creek
Is Trail Creek a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Trail Creek is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 14%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Trail Creek?
CDC estimates 36.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.9% and 43%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Trail Creek?
Franciscan Health Michigan City in Michigan City, 0.9 miles in a straight line from Trail Creek’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Trail Creek have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.7–10.5%), 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 Trail Creek 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 Trail Creek.
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.