Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Anderson is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns
Anderson differs from Indiana on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 19 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Anderson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Anderson
Every town around Anderson scores healthier
All eight graded neighbors are ahead of Anderson’s D, from Chesterfield (C−) to Pendleton (B+). Around town ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Anderson
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.7%), vs 14.7% across Indiana. Utility shut-off threats (11.9% vs 8.4%) and no reliable transportation (10.8% vs 7.7%) are higher too. 15.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Anderson is in the bottom 9% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Anderson is healthier than only 9% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Anderson is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Anderson is healthier than 9%. Against the 4,630 towns with similar household incomes ($35K–$59K), it’s healthier than 27%. Health Grade ↓
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’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Anderson’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Anderson is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns, #549 of 589 in Indiana. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 30% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). Anderson’s median household income is $46,909; among the 4,630 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($35K–$59K), it’s healthier than 27%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Anderson and the towns around it
Anderson’s Health Grade ranks 9th of 9 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson | D | 38.7% | 16.1% | 21.2% | CDC place |
| Edgewood | B− | 34.5% | 14.1% | 14.7% | CDC place |
| Pendleton | B+ | 32.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | CDC place |
| River Forest | — | — | — | — | |
| Anderson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Fall Creek Township | B− | 34.9% | 11.8% | 16.9% | ZIP codes |
| Stony Creek Township | B− | 34.1% | 12.9% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
| Adams Township | B− | 35.2% | 12.5% | 16.6% | ZIP codes |
River Forest: fewer than 1,000 residents. Anderson Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.2% of Anderson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Out of every 100 Anderson adults…
Anderson runs above IN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Anderson
2 hospitals and 3 community health centers in Anderson, 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; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Anderson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Anderson adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Anderson runs above Indiana.
1 in 3 Anderson 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Anderson adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Anderson
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Anderson is better than Indiana on 1 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Anderson’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Anderson | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.8%24–29.7 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.9–18.6 | 13.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.8%17.8–22 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.7%32.9–45 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.1%14.2–18.2 | 13% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.1%39.4–47 | 37.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.4%36.5–44.4 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.4%30.3–36.6 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.3%10.9–13.7 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.6%7.8–9.4 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.4%7.6–9.2 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.9%9.8–12 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%4.2–4.9 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.3%17.2–23.9 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.2%18.8–23.8 | 15.7% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 33.5%29.3–38 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.5%11.2–16.2 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.1%34–44.5 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11%9.5–12.4 | 8.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.4%77.3–83.3 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.9%50.6–57.4 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84%82.2–85.7 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.2%76.6–81.4 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.8%62.5–71 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.3%66.3–79.6 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.6%24.1–31.3 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.5%30.1–39.2 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.9%21.7–28.4 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.7%19.1–24.3 | 14.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.5%13.6–17.5 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.9%10.6–13.4 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.8%9.7–12 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.2%13.3–17.2 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.9%33–41.1 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.3%16.3–20.5 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.1%16.2–20 | 15% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.3%7.4–9.3 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7%6.4–7.6 | 5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.9%9.8–12 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.3%4.9–5.8 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Anderson
Is Anderson a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Anderson is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns: D for health, #549 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 27%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Anderson?
CDC estimates 38.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.9% and 45%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Anderson?
Ascension St. Vincent Anderson in Anderson, 0.6 miles in a straight line from Anderson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Anderson have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.5–12.4%), 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 Anderson more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Anderson.
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.