Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Anderson Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Anderson Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 46011, 46013, 46016, 46012. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Anderson Township
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Anderson Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. 1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.3%), vs 3.5% across Indiana. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.2%, vs 6.8% across Indiana. In all, Anderson Township runs above Indiana on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Anderson Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.1%), vs 24.9% across Indiana. There are 15 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Anderson Township, and more people treating it
42.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Indiana 37.8%), but 80.1% 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 Anderson Township’s likely range; Anderson Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 46011, 46013, 46016, 46012, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Anderson Township adults…
Anderson Township runs above IN on 8 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.
15 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Anderson Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Care in and near Anderson Township
2 hospitals and 3 community health centers in Anderson 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 Anderson 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).
How Anderson Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Anderson 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.
12.1% of Anderson Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Anderson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Creek Township | B− | 34.9% | 11.8% | 16.9% | ZIP codes |
| Union Township | C+ | 34.7% | 13.6% | 17% | ZIP codes |
| Anderson | D | 38.7% | 16.1% | 21.2% | CDC place |
| Stony Creek Township | B− | 34.1% | 12.9% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
| Lafayette Township | C+ | 35% | 14.3% | 16.6% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Anderson Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Anderson Township
Why doesn’t Anderson 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 Anderson Township.
What hospital is closest to Anderson Township?
Ascension St. Vincent Anderson in Anderson, 0.6 miles in a straight line from Anderson Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Anderson Township?
10 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Jane Pauley Community Heath Center Ascension in Anderson, 0.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Anderson 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.