Baugo Township Gymnasium · Photo: Jon Roanhaus · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Baugo Township is healthier than 11% of U.S. towns
Baugo Township differs from Indiana on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 17 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 46517, 46516, 46561. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Baugo Township
Making ends meet is harder in Baugo Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (22.2%), vs 14.7% across Indiana. Housing insecurity (17.2% vs 11.2%) and utility shut-off threats (12.3% vs 8.4%) are higher too. 14.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Baugo Township
53.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.2% across Indiana. Among those 65 and older, 21.6% have lost all their teeth (Indiana 15.4%). Checkups ↓
1 in 7 working-age adults in Baugo Township has no health insurance
14.9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.9% across Indiana. 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 Baugo Township’s likely range; Baugo Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 46517, 46516, 46561, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Baugo Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Baugo Township is healthier than 11% of U.S. towns, #523 of 589 in Indiana. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 26% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 3%).
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). Baugo Township’s median household income is $80,960; among the 10,711 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($61K–$101K), it’s healthier than 3%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.4% of Baugo Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Keeping up with care
Share of Baugo Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Out of every 100 Baugo Township adults…
Baugo Township runs below IN on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Baugo Township
No hospital or community health center in Baugo 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 Baugo 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
0.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Baugo Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Baugo 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.
Baugo Township and the towns around it
Baugo Township’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baugo Township | D | 45.6% | 14.8% | 18.3% | ZIP codes |
| Cleveland Township | C | 41.8% | 13.5% | 16.5% | ZIP codes |
| Penn Township | C+ | 35.5% | 12.6% | 16.3% | ZIP codes |
| Concord Township | D | 46.1% | 14.6% | 18.3% | ZIP codes |
| Elkhart | D | 47.3% | 15.1% | 18.8% | CDC place |
| Olive Township | C | 41.9% | 13.1% | 16.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Baugo Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Baugo Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Baugo Township is better than Indiana on 1 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Baugo Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Baugo Township | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.6%23–28.2 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14.4–17.9 | 13.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.5%17.6–21.6 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 45.6%40.3–50.9 | 38.4% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 14.8%13.1–16.5 | 13% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39.3%35.9–42.7 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.2%34.7–41.9 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.8%25.2–30.5 | 28.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.4–13 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.3%6.6–8 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.5–7.9 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.3%8.3–10.2 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.7–4.3 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.6%18.2–25 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.3%16.1–20.5 | 15.7% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.2%25.6–33 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%13.2–18.4 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.2%33.2–43.4 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.9%13.1–16.7 | 8.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.2%76.1–82 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.8%50.3–57.2 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.5%81.7–85.3 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.3%72.5–77.8 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.2%55.4–64.7 | 66.3% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.1%65.7–79.4 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.2%22.1–28.5 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.2%31–39.2 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.4%23.1–29.6 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.2%19.7–24.7 | 14.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.2%15.2–19.3 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.3%10.9–13.8 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11%9.9–12.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.4%12.7–16.3 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.8%33.1–40.6 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.1%15.3–19.1 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.3%16.6–20.2 | 15% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.8–8.4 | 7.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.1%6.5–7.7 | 5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.1%9.1–11.1 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.6–5.4 | 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 Baugo Township
Is Baugo Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Baugo Township is healthier than 11% of U.S. towns: D for health, #523 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 3%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Baugo Township?
CDC estimates 45.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 40.3% and 50.9%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Baugo Township?
Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart, 6.2 miles in a straight line from Baugo Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Baugo Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.1–16.7%), 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 Baugo Township 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 Baugo 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. 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.