Where Allen Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Allen Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 46951, 46910. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Allen Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Allen Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. Cancer is also above the state: 10.2%, vs 8.3% across Indiana. In all, Allen Township runs above Indiana on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Allen Township, and more people treating it
41.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Indiana 37.8%), but 80.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Allen Township’s likely range; Allen Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 46951, 46910, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Allen Township adults…
Allen Township runs above IN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Allen Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Care in and near Allen Township
No hospital or community health center in Allen Township 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 Allen 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).
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.
How Allen Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Allen 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.2% of Allen Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Allen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Township | C− | 41.9% | 14.6% | 18.7% | ZIP codes |
| Union Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Perry Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Henry Township | C− | 41.8% | 13.8% | 18.4% | ZIP codes |
Union Township and Perry Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Allen Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Allen Township
Why doesn’t Allen 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 Allen Township.
What hospital is closest to Allen Township?
Woodlawn Hospital in Rochester, 8.3 miles in a straight line from Allen Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Allen 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.