Within Indiana, Alexandria is healthier than 56% of graded towns
On every measure CDC estimates, Alexandria looks like Indiana as a whole.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Alexandria. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Alexandria
Alexandria is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Alexandria is healthier than 37%. Against the 9,795 towns with similar household incomes ($48K–$80K), it’s healthier than 53%. Health Grade ↓
Alexandria has a community health center but no hospital
Meridian Health Services is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Ascension St. Vincent Mercy in Elwood, 9 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 Alexandria’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Alexandria’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Alexandria is healthier than 37% of U.S. towns, #259 of 589 in Indiana. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 61% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 21%).
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). Alexandria’s median household income is $64,317; among the 9,795 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($48K–$80K), it’s healthier than 53%, about where its income would put it.
Care in and near Alexandria
2 community health centers in Alexandria, 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 Alexandria; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Alexandria adults…
On every condition, Alexandria is about the same as Indiana. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Alexandria residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Indiana. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Alexandria adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Alexandria adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Alexandria 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.8% of Alexandria adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Alexandria and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | C+ | 34.7% | 12.4% | 17.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Alexandria adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Alexandria
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Alexandria is better than Indiana on 0 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Alexandria’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Alexandria | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.6%17.7–23.8 | 20.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%12.6–16.4 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.8%16.7–21.1 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.7%28.9–40.6 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.4%10.7–14.2 | 13% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.9%34.1–41.7 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.9%35.1–42.8 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.1%27.9–34.3 | 28.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.4–13.1 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.9%8–9.8 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6.1–7.7 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.6%7.4–10 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.1–3.9 | 3.5% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.4%11–16.1 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.8%14.9–20.8 | 15.7% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.1%22.9–31.7 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%12.9–18.6 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.3%32.2–42.7 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.9%6.2–9.9 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.5%76.1–82.5 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.6%56.1–63.2 | 61.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.4%83.1–87.5 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.6%74.7–80.2 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.3%63.8–72.6 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.6%67.6–80.9 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.3%24.7–32.1 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.2%28.7–38 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.6%19.2–26.3 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.5%10.7–16.5 | 14.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.4%8.6–12.5 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.6%6.4–8.9 | 8.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.3%6.1–8.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.8%6.2–9.8 | 8.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.6%27.5–36 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.1%12.1–16.4 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.7%13.6–17.9 | 15% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.5–8.3 | 7.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.2–5.4 | 5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.5%7.4–9.7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.2–4.2 | 3.7% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Alexandria
Is Alexandria a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Alexandria is healthier than 37% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #259 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 53%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Alexandria?
CDC estimates 34.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.9% and 40.6%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Alexandria?
Ascension St. Vincent Mercy in Elwood, 9.0 miles in a straight line from Alexandria’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Alexandria have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.2–9.9%), 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 Alexandria more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Alexandria.
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.