Battle Ground Historic District · Photo: Huw Williams (Huwmanbeing) · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Battle Ground is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns
Battle Ground beats Indiana on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Battle Ground. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Battle Ground
Battle Ground is an active town
Only 17.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Indiana. Habits ↓
Battle Ground keeps up with checkups
It beats Indiana on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (67.9% vs 61.2%) and cholesterol checks (87.9% vs 85.8%). Checkups ↓
Obesity and stroke are less common in Battle Ground
Battle Ground runs below Indiana on six chronic conditions, most of all obesity (27.4% vs 38.4%), stroke (2.5% vs 3.5%) and diabetes (9.4% vs 13%). Conditions ↓
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 Battle Ground’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Battle Ground’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Battle Ground is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 94% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 68%.
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). Battle Ground’s median household income is $110,568; among the 7,056 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($83K–$138K), it’s healthier than 83%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
1.8 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Battle Ground adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Out of every 100 Battle Ground adults…
Battle Ground runs below IN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Battle Ground
No hospital or community health center in Battle Ground 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 Battle Ground; ≈ 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 Battle Ground adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
3 in 10 Battle Ground 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.
4.4% of Battle Ground adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Battle Ground and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Ground | A | 27.4% | 9.4% | 12.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Battle Ground adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Battle Ground
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Battle Ground is better than Indiana on 20 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Battle Ground’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Battle Ground | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.6%12.4–17.1 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.2%9.7–12.9 | 13.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%13.9–18.2 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.4%22.7–32.4 | 38.4% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.4%8.1–10.9 | 13% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30.7%27.4–34.2 | 37.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.1%34.4–41.8 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.8%22.1–27.7 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.5–12.2 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.1%7.4–9 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.5–5.8 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6%5–7 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.2–2.8 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.3%6.6–10.2 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.3%9.8–14.9 | 15.7% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 17.1%14.2–20.5 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.8%14.9–20.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.8%30–39.8 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6%4.7–7.7 | 8.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.5%76.3–82.4 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.9%64.7–71 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.9%86.1–89.7 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.8%72.7–78.6 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.8%69.5–77.8 | 66.3% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79%72.5–84.6 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.1%20.9–27.4 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.7%26.5–35 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.6%17.5–24 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.6%6.7–10.9 | 14.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.6%6.2–9.3 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.4%4.5–6.5 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.2%4.3–6.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.4%3.3–5.7 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.6%20.3–27.2 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.9%8.4–11.7 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.5%10.6–14.5 | 15% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.5%4.8–6.2 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.2%2.8–3.7 | 5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.9%5–6.8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.1–2.9 | 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 Battle Ground
Is Battle Ground a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Battle Ground is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 83%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Battle Ground?
CDC estimates 27.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.7% and 32.4%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Battle Ground?
Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, 7.6 miles in a straight line from Battle Ground’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Battle Ground have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.7–7.7%), 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 Battle Ground 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 Battle Ground.
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.