Photo: Dlgagen · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Albion Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Albion Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 46701. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Albion Township
Albion Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Albion Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Cancer runs high in Albion Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.6%), vs 8.3% across Indiana. Conditions ↓
Fewer Albion Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Indiana. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Albion Township’s likely range; Albion Township’s figures come from ZIP code 46701, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Albion Township
1 community health center in Albion Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Albion Township; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.3% of Albion Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Out of every 100 Albion Township adults…
Albion Township runs above IN on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
1.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Albion Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Albion Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
3 in 10 Albion Township 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.
Albion Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Township | C+ | 39% | 12.9% | 16.4% | ZIP codes |
| York Township | C | 39.4% | 12.9% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Albion Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Albion Township
Why doesn’t Albion Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Albion Township.
What hospital is closest to Albion Township?
Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville, 7.6 miles in a straight line from Albion Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Albion Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Bowen Center Albion in Albion, 1.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Albion Township.
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. 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.