Photo: Michaeldavisson · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Avon is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns
Avon beats Indiana on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Avon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Avon
COPD and heart disease are less common in Avon
Avon runs below Indiana on four chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5.8% vs 8.1%), heart disease (5.2% vs 6.8%) and stroke (2.7% vs 3.5%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Avon adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Indiana. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Avon has a top-rated hospital
Iu Health West Hospital is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
Avon is an active town
Only 20% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Indiana. Habits ↓
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 Avon’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Avon’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Avon is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns, #39 of 589 in Indiana. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 84% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 52%.
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). Avon’s median household income is $98,486; among the 8,790 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($74K–$123K), it’s healthier than 69%, about where its income would put it.
Few Indiana towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Avon is healthier than 94% of graded towns, against 76% nationally.
Out of every 100 Avon adults…
Avon runs below IN on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.7% of Avon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Care in and near Avon
1 hospital in Avon, 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 Avon; ≈ 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.
8.2 miles of trails across 11 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Avon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Avon adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Avon does better than Indiana.
3 in 10 Avon 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.
Avon and the towns around it
Avon’s Health Grade ranks 4th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avon | A− | 35.9% | 10.8% | 12.7% | CDC place |
| Plainfield | B+ | 36.8% | 11.2% | 14.3% | CDC place |
| Washington Township | B+ | 36.1% | 11.1% | 12.9% | ZIP codes |
| Lincoln Township | A− | 35.7% | 10.6% | 12.2% | ZIP codes |
| Guilford Township | B | 36.9% | 11.5% | 14.6% | ZIP codes |
| Brownsburg | A− | 35.6% | 10.1% | 12% | CDC place |
| Liberty Township | B | 37.1% | 12.7% | 15.1% | ZIP codes |
| Center Township | B+ | 36.2% | 11% | 13.6% | ZIP 46122 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Avon adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Avon
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Avon is better than Indiana on 17 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Avon’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Avon | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.2%14.2–18.4 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.7%10.3–13.2 | 13.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%13.9–17.6 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.9%30.4–41.5 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.8%9.4–12.4 | 13% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 34.2%30.7–37.8 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.3%33.5–41.1 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26%23.3–28.9 | 28.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.6–12.2 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.7%6.9–8.5 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.2%4.7–5.8 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.8%5.1–6.6 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.5–3 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.1%8.2–12.1 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.7%11–14.7 | 15.7% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20%16.9–23.4 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.4%13.7–19.4 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.5%33.5–43.5 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.9%5.8–8.1 | 8.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79%75.6–82 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.1%65–71.1 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.8%86.2–89.3 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.8%73.8–79.6 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.3%64–72.4 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.8%72.4–84.2 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.4%18.4–24.6 | 25.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 30.1%26.2–34.1 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.1%18.1–24 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.8%9.2–12.4 | 14.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.4%8–10.7 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.6%5.7–7.5 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.1%5.3–6.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.7%4.8–6.7 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.7%22.3–29.1 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.6%9.2–12.1 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.5%11.1–14.1 | 15% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.6%4.9–6.3 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.7%3.3–4 | 5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.4%5.7–7.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.5–3.1 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Avon
Is Avon a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Avon is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #39 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 69%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Avon?
CDC estimates 35.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.4% and 41.5%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Avon?
Iu Health West Hospital in Avon, 3.1 miles in a straight line from Avon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Avon have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.8–8.1%), 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 Avon more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Avon.
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.