On CDC estimates, Aberdeen is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns
Aberdeen differs from Indiana on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 18 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Aberdeen. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Aberdeen
Aberdeen is older than Indiana, yet healthier on chronic conditions
Aberdeen runs below Indiana on COPD (6.2% vs 8.1%) and stroke (2.9% vs 3.5%). That’s despite an older population: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Indiana 17%). Conditions ↓
Aberdeen keeps up with checkups
It beats Indiana on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (69.9% vs 61.2%) and cholesterol checks (90.3% vs 85.8%). Checkups ↓
Aberdeen adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (28.6% vs 32.8%), frequent mental distress (14.4% vs 17.6%) and lack of emotional support (19.6% vs 23.2%) all run below Indiana. Mind & connection ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Indiana figure falls outside Aberdeen’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Aberdeen’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Aberdeen is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 86% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 42%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Aberdeen’s median household income is $94,926; among the 9,300 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($71K–$119K), it’s healthier than 74%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Aberdeen adults…
Aberdeen runs below IN on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Aberdeen is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Indiana. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Aberdeen as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Aberdeen adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Aberdeen adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Aberdeen does better than Indiana.
3 in 10 Aberdeen adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Care in and near Aberdeen
No hospital or community health center in Aberdeen itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Aberdeen; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.1% of Aberdeen adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Aberdeen and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | A− | 37.2% | 11.4% | 11.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Aberdeen adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Aberdeen
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Aberdeen is better than Indiana on 18 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Aberdeen’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Aberdeen | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.3%12.5–18.1 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.9%10–13.7 | 13.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%12.4–16.5 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.2%32.1–42.5 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.4%9.7–13.1 | 13% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.7%34.1–41.3 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.2%36.4–44 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.2%26.2–32.1 | 28.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–12 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.4%8.4–10.4 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9%5.1–6.7 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.2%5.1–7.5 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.5–3.3 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11%9–13.5 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.5%8.9–14.3 | 15.7% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 21.1%17.1–24.9 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.4%13–18.2 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.1%30.4–39.9 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.7%4.4–7.4 | 8.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.6%78.7–84.3 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.9%66.9–72.8 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.3%88.6–91.8 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.8%74.6–80.7 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71%66.8–75 | 66.3% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.8%66.7–80 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.5%19.6–25.5 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.6%24.7–32.7 | 32.8% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.6%16.5–22.8 | 23.2% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.5%6.6–10.6 | 14.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.3%5.8–8.9 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.2%4.3–6.3 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.7%3.9–5.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.1%3.1–5.3 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.9%20.9–28.6 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.3%9.3–13.4 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.9%9.1–12.7 | 15% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.3–7 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.4%2.9–3.9 | 5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.6%4.6–6.7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.2–3.2 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Indiana figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Aberdeen
Is Aberdeen a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Aberdeen is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 74%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Aberdeen?
CDC estimates 37.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.1% and 42.5%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Aberdeen?
Northwest Health - Porter in Valparaiso, 8.1 miles in a straight line from Aberdeen’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Aberdeen have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.4–7.4%), against 8.9% across Indiana.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Aberdeen more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Aberdeen.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Indiana figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.