2025 Compare Cities Health:
Chesterton, IN vs Hammond, IN

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Highlights
- There are 177 physicians per 100,000 people in Hammond.
- There are 166 physicians per 100,000 people in Chesterton.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Chesterton, INHammond, INUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock61.658.4
 Water Quality (100=best)33  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock74.986.9
 Physicians per Cap.166  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock85100
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Reviews for Chesterton    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Chesterton location next to Lake Michigan tempers the changes that we see. We are use to the cold weather but the lake helps keep the area warmer longer into the winter.  More

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Over 16 years ago

We have a low incidence of crime in our area, very clean downtown, well  More

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Over 17 years ago

Small town, with all its charm and quiet, with lots of space, but within 45 minutes of downtown Chicago, with all the big city cultural  More

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Reviews for Hammond    3 Reviews

I am a resident of the area, has been my entire life. Growing up there were parts where I was nearly ashamed to be part of this community especially in the early2000's.  More

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Over 17 years ago

Hammond Indiana is within easy commute to Chicago and the Downtown area either by car or train, offering you all the advantages of city living, but not at the city cost.  More

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Over 19 years ago

I've never lived anywhere else, but have traveled to many U. S. cities. Hammond is an average (okay, maybe less than average city). Housing is affordable, although taxes  More

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