Where Michiana residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Michiana, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Michiana. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Michiana
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Michiana
1 in 6 adults have had cancer (16.8%), about twice the Michigan rate. 43.4% of adults have arthritis, vs 29.1% across Michigan. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.3%, vs 7% across Michigan. In all, Michiana runs above Michigan on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 64% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Michiana, and more people treating it
48.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 86.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Michiana keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (87.5% vs 80.3%) and dentist visits (73.1% vs 68%). Checkups ↓
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 Michigan figure falls outside Michiana’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Michiana adults…
Michiana runs below MI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Michiana is an older town: 64% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Michiana as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Michiana adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Michiana
No hospital or community health center in Michiana 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 Michiana; ≈ 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 Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Michiana adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Michiana does better than Michigan.
1 in 4 Michiana 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.
6.6% of Michiana adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Michiana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Buffalo Township | B | 36.1% | 13.5% | 12.1% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Michiana adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Michiana
Why doesn’t Michiana have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Michiana.
What hospital is closest to Michiana?
Franciscan Health Michigan City in Michigan City, 5.9 miles in a straight line from Michiana’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 Michiana?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northshore Michigan City in Michigan City, 5.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Michiana.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Michigan 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.