Munster, Indiana
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Situated in Munster, Indiana, Community Hospital functions as a key hospital serving the broader regional population. The critical healthcare facility plays a meaningful role in the area's commercial and civic landscape, anchoring a network of nearby communities. A closer look at the reachable population within 30 minutes reveals the reach and importance of this destination.
Population catchment
Approximately 484,567 residents live within a 30-minute drive of Community Hospital, spread across 20 distinct incorporated communities. Hammond, with a population of 77,879, is the dominant community in the catchment area, accounting for 16% of the reachable population. Following Hammond, Gary adds 69,093 residents, while Portage contributes 37,926, broadening the demographic base of the area. This concentration highlights the demographic weight of the primary population center relative to smaller surrounding communities.
Regional dependence
Regional dependence is evident in the demographic profile surrounding Community Hospital. With 5 of 20 communities registering populations under 10,000, many residents travel beyond their home communities for services available at or near Hammond. Community Hospital benefits from this travel pattern, serving as a practical destination for a dispersed population base across Indiana.
Geographic interpretation
Geographically, the communities within 30 minutes of Community Hospital form a urban corridor. Multiple communities exceed 10,000 residents, creating a densely populated corridor with significant commercial and residential activity. Hammond dominates the population landscape, and the surrounding communities create a concentrated distribution. A median population of 22,098 among the catchment communities suggests that considerably smaller communities are the norm, with only a few larger population centers. This settlement pattern influences commuting behavior and access to regional destinations throughout Indiana.
Identifiers: city · town
| 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 | Porter (town), IN | 5,210 |
| 17 | Whiting (city), IN | 4,559 |
| 18 | Burns Harbor (town), IN | 2,055 |
| 19 | New Chicago (town), IN | 1,999 |
| 20 | Ogden Dunes (town), IN | 1,168 |
Overview
Situated in Munster, Indiana, Franciscan Health Munster functions as a key hospital serving the broader regional population. The critical healthcare facility plays a meaningful role in the area's commercial and civic landscape, anchoring a network of nearby communities. A closer look at the reachable population within 30 minutes reveals the reach and importance of this destination.
Population catchment
Approximately 478,189 residents live within a 30-minute drive of Franciscan Health Munster, spread across 20 distinct incorporated communities. Hammond, with a population of 77,879, is the dominant community in the catchment area, accounting for 16% of the reachable population. Following Hammond, Gary adds 69,093 residents, while Portage contributes 37,926, broadening the demographic base of the area. This concentration highlights the demographic weight of the primary population center relative to smaller surrounding communities.
Regional dependence
Regional dependence is evident in the demographic profile surrounding Franciscan Health Munster. With 5 of 20 communities registering populations under 10,000, many residents travel beyond their home communities for services available at or near Hammond. Franciscan Health Munster benefits from this travel pattern, serving as a practical destination for a dispersed population base across Indiana.
Geographic interpretation
Geographically, the communities within 30 minutes of Franciscan Health Munster form a urban corridor. Several communities in the catchment surpass 10,000 people, pointing to a well-developed urban or suburban area with established infrastructure. Hammond dominates the population landscape, and the surrounding communities create a concentrated distribution. A median population of 22,098 among the catchment communities suggests that considerably smaller communities are the norm, with only a few larger population centers. This settlement pattern influences commuting behavior and access to regional destinations throughout Indiana.
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 | Whiting (city), IN | 4,559 |
| 17 | Burns Harbor (town), IN | 2,055 |
| 18 | New Chicago (town), IN | 1,999 |
| 19 | Leroy (CDP), IN | 0 |
| 20 | Ross (CDP), IN | 0 |