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Healthy Living

HFL is committed to three focus areas within Healthy Living: Healthy Eating and Active Living, Healthcare Access, and 46350 Housing Strategy.

Healthy Eating and Active Living

The result we seek is:  

La Porte County residents are physically active and eat nutritious foods.  

Healthcare Access

The result we seek is:  

La Porte County residents can access the healthcare services and medications they need.

46350 Housing Strategy

Indicators are under consideration.

Healthy Eating Active Living Indicators
Compared to IN Counties, La Porte has a value of 32.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 30.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 33.5%. Adults 20+ Who Are Obese
(Compared to IN Counties)
Compared to IN Counties, La Porte has a value of 24.4% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 20.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 22.7%. Adults 20+ who are Sedentary
(Compared to IN Counties)
Compared to IN Counties, La Porte has a value of 11.8% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 8.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 9.4%. Adults 20+ with Diabetes
(Compared to IN Counties)
Compared to IN Counties, La Porte has a value of 11.5% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.2%. Food Insecurity Rate
(Compared to IN Counties)
Healthcare Access Indicator
Compared to IN Counties, La Porte has a value of 91.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 90.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 89.3%. Adults with Health Insurance: 18-64
(Compared to IN Counties)