Dyer, Indiana
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Located in the Indiana community of Dyer, Franciscan Health Dyer is a critical healthcare facility that serves a significant population base. The communities reachable within a 30-minute drive demonstrate the geographic and demographic scope of this location's influence. By examining these nearby incorporated places, we can better understand the role Franciscan Health Dyer plays in the region.
Population catchment
The 30-minute driving radius around Franciscan Health Dyer encompasses a combined population of approximately 459,102 residents across 20 incorporated communities. Hammond leads as the most populous nearby community with 77,879 residents, representing roughly 17% of the total catchment population. Rounding out the top three are Gary with 69,093 residents and Merrillville with 36,444, providing further evidence of the population concentration near Franciscan Health Dyer. Together, the top three communities account for a substantial share of the overall population base, underscoring the concentrated nature of the area's demographics.
Regional dependence
The relationship between the smaller towns and the larger communities near Franciscan Health Dyer reflects a pattern of regional dependence typical in Indiana. Of the 20 nearby communities, 5 have populations below 10,000, indicating that these residents likely rely on Hammond and similar centers for goods and services. This dynamic reinforces the importance of Franciscan Health Dyer as a regional destination.
Geographic interpretation
From a geographic perspective, the area surrounding Franciscan Health Dyer can be characterized as urban. Several communities in the catchment surpass 10,000 people, pointing to a well-developed urban or suburban area with established infrastructure. The presence of Hammond as the dominant population center creates a concentrated pattern, with progressively smaller communities extending outward. The median community population in this catchment is 18,415, indicating that most communities are substantially smaller than the dominant center. Understanding this settlement structure helps contextualize the role of Franciscan Health Dyer within the broader regional framework.
Identifiers: city · town · CDP
| Rank | Community | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hammond (city), IN | 77,879 |
| 2 | Gary (city), IN | 69,093 |
| 3 | Merrillville (town), IN | 36,444 |
| 4 | Crown Point (city), IN | 33,899 |
| 5 | Hobart (city), IN | 29,752 |
| 6 | Schererville (town), IN | 29,646 |
| 7 | East Chicago (city), IN | 26,370 |
| 8 | Highland (town), IN | 23,984 |
| 9 | Munster (town), IN | 23,894 |
| 10 | St. John (town), IN | 20,303 |
| 11 | Griffith (town), IN | 16,528 |
| 12 | Dyer (town), IN | 16,517 |
| 13 | Cedar Lake (town), IN | 14,106 |
| 14 | Lake Station (city), IN | 13,235 |
| 15 | Lowell (town), IN | 10,680 |
| 16 | Winfield (town), IN | 7,181 |
| 17 | Whiting (city), IN | 4,559 |
| 18 | Shorewood Forest (CDP), IN | 3,033 |
| 19 | New Chicago (town), IN | 1,999 |
| 20 | Lake Eliza (CDP), IN | 0 |
Overview
Located in the Indiana community of Dyer, Northwest Oncology Cancer Center is a critical healthcare facility that serves a significant population base. The communities reachable within a 30-minute drive demonstrate the geographic and demographic scope of this location's influence. By examining these nearby incorporated places, we can better understand the role Northwest Oncology Cancer Center plays in the region.
Population catchment
The 30-minute driving radius around Northwest Oncology Cancer Center encompasses a combined population of approximately 497,028 residents across 20 incorporated communities. Hammond leads as the most populous nearby community with 77,879 residents, representing roughly 16% of the total catchment population. Rounding out the top three are Gary with 69,093 residents and Portage with 37,926, providing further evidence of the population concentration near Northwest Oncology Cancer Center. Together, the top three communities account for a substantial share of the overall population base, underscoring the concentrated nature of the area's demographics.
Regional dependence
The relationship between the smaller towns and the larger communities near Northwest Oncology Cancer Center reflects a pattern of regional dependence typical in Indiana. Of the 20 nearby communities, 4 have populations below 10,000, indicating that these residents likely rely on Hammond and similar centers for goods and services. This dynamic reinforces the importance of Northwest Oncology Cancer Center as a regional destination.
Geographic interpretation
From a geographic perspective, the area surrounding Northwest Oncology Cancer Center can be characterized as urban. The presence of 16 communities above 10,000 residents reflects a mature metropolitan or suburban region with concentrated population. The presence of Hammond as the dominant population center creates a concentrated pattern, with progressively smaller communities extending outward. The median community population in this catchment is 22,098, indicating that most communities are considerably smaller than the dominant center. Understanding this settlement structure helps contextualize the role of Northwest Oncology Cancer Center within the broader regional framework.
Identifiers: city · town · CDP
| Rank | Community | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hammond (city), IN | 77,879 |
| 2 | Gary (city), IN | 69,093 |
| 3 | Portage (city), IN | 37,926 |
| 4 | Merrillville (town), IN | 36,444 |
| 5 | Crown Point (city), IN | 33,899 |
| 6 | Hobart (city), IN | 29,752 |
| 7 | Schererville (town), IN | 29,646 |
| 8 | East Chicago (city), IN | 26,370 |
| 9 | Highland (town), IN | 23,984 |
| 10 | Munster (town), IN | 23,894 |
| 11 | St. John (town), IN | 20,303 |
| 12 | Griffith (town), IN | 16,528 |
| 13 | Dyer (town), IN | 16,517 |
| 14 | Cedar Lake (town), IN | 14,106 |
| 15 | Lake Station (city), IN | 13,235 |
| 16 | Lowell (town), IN | 10,680 |
| 17 | Winfield (town), IN | 7,181 |
| 18 | Whiting (city), IN | 4,559 |
| 19 | Shorewood Forest (CDP), IN | 3,033 |
| 20 | New Chicago (town), IN | 1,999 |