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New Chicago
A town of 2,225 people in Indiana
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About New Chicago
Town in Indiana, United States1,999Population
0.7 sq miArea
636 ftElevation
New Chicago is a town in Hobart Township, Lake County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,999 at the 2020 census.
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Area code219
Living in New Chicago
Housing in New Chicago
$167K▲ 1.8% in a year Typical home value · Zillow
The typical New Chicago home is worth about $167,000, up 1.8% in a year, 36% below the Indiana typical home.
Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
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Health in New Chicago
D
Health Grade D
Healthier than 5% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Indiana
2better than IN·21worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 9 are too close to call.
Conditions
2▲ 4▼ 6 close
Habits
3▼ 1 close
Care
6▼ 1 close
Mind
4▼ 1 close
Everyday needs
4▼ 0 close
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
St. Mary Medical CenterHobart · 3.1 mi · ER
Northshore Lake Station Health CenterLake Station · 1.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for New Chicago · CMS · HRSAHealth in New Chicago →
Where New Chicago is
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