Photo: Chris Light · CC BY-SA 3.0Within Indiana, Westchester Township is healthier than 77% of graded towns
Westchester Township beats Indiana on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 46304. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Westchester Township
Westchester Township looks healthier next to Indiana than next to the country
It’s healthier than 77% of the 589 Indiana towns we grade, but 55% of towns nationwide. Much of Indiana scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Westchester 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 ↓
Westchester Township has a community health center but no hospital
Northshore Health Centers is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Northwest Health - Porter in Valparaiso, 5.9 miles away. 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 Westchester Township’s likely range; Westchester Township’s figures come from ZIP code 46304, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Westchester Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Westchester Township is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns, #139 of 589 in Indiana. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 65% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 25%).
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). Westchester Township’s median household income is $83,129; among the 10,516 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($62K–$104K), it’s healthier than 52%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.9% of Westchester Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Care in and near Westchester Township
1 community health center in Westchester 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 Westchester 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).
Out of every 100 Westchester Township adults…
Westchester Township runs below IN on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
55 miles of trails across 14 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Westchester Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Westchester Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
3 in 10 Westchester 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.
Westchester Township and the towns around it
Westchester Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westchester Township | B− | 39.5% | 12.2% | 14.4% | ZIP 46304 |
| Burns Harbor | B− | 40.9% | 11.1% | 15.6% | CDC place |
| Pine Township | C | 39.4% | 15.1% | 17.3% | ZIP codes |
| Portage Township | C | 41.7% | 13.7% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
| Portage | C− | 42.6% | 13.8% | 17.1% | CDC place |
| Jackson Township | C | 40% | 12.6% | 17.7% | ZIP codes |
| Beverly Shores | — | — | — | — | |
| Liberty Township | B− | 39.3% | 12.1% | 14.3% | ZIP codes |
Beverly Shores: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Westchester Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Westchester Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Westchester Township is better than Indiana on 10 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Westchester Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Westchester Township | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18%15.8–20.4 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.2%11.7–14.9 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.7–18.4 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.5%34.4–44.8 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.2%10.7–13.8 | 13% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.3%34.9–41.8 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.4%35.7–43 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.3%26.5–32.2 | 28.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.9–12.4 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.7%7.9–9.6 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5%5.8–7.2 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.3%6.5–8.2 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.4 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.8%9.6–14.1 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.4%12.5–16.5 | 15.7% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.2%20.9–27.9 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.9%13.4–18.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.7%31.9–41.5 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7%6–8.2 | 8.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.1%77.1–83 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66%62.8–69 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.8%86.1–89.2 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.5%73.6–79.2 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.2%62.8–71.4 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.7%68.9–81.5 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.1%21.1–27.3 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.2%26.4–34.2 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.9%18.2–24 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.1%9.6–13 | 14.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.1%7.9–10.6 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.7%5.8–7.7 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.1%5.4–6.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.9%5–7 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.3%25–31.9 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.8%11.2–14.6 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.2%11.7–14.8 | 15% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%6.1–7.6 | 7.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.8–4.5 | 5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.9%6.1–7.7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 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 Westchester Township
Is Westchester Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Westchester Township is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #139 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 52%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Westchester Township?
CDC estimates 39.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.4% and 44.8%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Westchester Township?
Northwest Health - Porter in Valparaiso, 5.9 miles in a straight line from Westchester Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Westchester Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6–8.2%), 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 Westchester Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Westchester 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.