Where Alton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Alton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 47137. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Alton
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Alton
1 in 6 adults have COPD (15.7%), about twice the Indiana rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.7%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. Stroke is also above the state: 5.8%, vs 3.5% across Indiana. In all, Alton runs above Indiana on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Alton adults get no exercise
36.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Indiana. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Alton
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (23%), vs 14.7% across Indiana. No reliable transportation (11.1% vs 7.7%) and utility shut-off threats (12.1% vs 8.4%) are higher too. 17.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.6% 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 Alton’s likely range; Alton’s figures come from ZIP code 47137, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Alton adults…
Alton runs above IN on 9 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.
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.
17.7% of Alton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Care in and near Alton
No hospital or community health center in Alton 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 Alton; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Alton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Alton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Alton runs above Indiana.
1 in 3 Alton 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.
Alton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boone Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ohio Township | — | — | — | — |
Boone Township and Ohio 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 Alton adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Alton
Why doesn’t Alton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Alton.
What hospital is closest to Alton?
Harrison County Hospital in Corydon, 17.1 miles in a straight line from Alton’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 Alton.
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.