Where Bath Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bath Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 47012, 47010, 47003. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bath Township
Bath Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Bath Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Cancer runs high in Bath Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 8.3% across Indiana. Conditions ↓
Fewer Bath Township 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 ↓
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 Bath Township’s likely range; Bath Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 47012, 47010, 47003, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Bath Township
No hospital or community health center in Bath 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 Bath 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.4% of Bath Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Out of every 100 Bath Township adults…
Bath Township runs above IN on 2 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bath Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Bath Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Bath 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.
Bath 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Township | C | 40.6% | 13.6% | 17.1% | ZIP codes |
| Fairfield Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Union Township | B− | 37.4% | 12.3% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
Fairfield 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 Bath Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Bath Township
Why doesn’t Bath 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 Bath Township.
What hospital is closest to Bath Township?
Mccullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital in Oxford, 7.3 miles in a straight line from Bath Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Bath Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Oxford Community Health Center in Oxford, 6.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bath 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.