Photo: deathpallie325 · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Beech Grove is healthier than 60%
Beech Grove trails Indiana on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Beech Grove. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Beech Grove
COPD and depression run high in Beech Grove
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.8%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. 3 in 10 adults have been diagnosed with depression (28.9%), vs 25.1% across Indiana. Conditions ↓
Beech Grove is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Beech Grove is healthier than 27%. Against the 5,790 towns with similar household incomes ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 60%. 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 Beech Grove’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Beech Grove’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Beech Grove is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns, #348 of 589 in Indiana. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 50% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 15%).
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). Beech Grove’s median household income is $49,973; among the 5,790 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 60%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Beech Grove adults…
Beech Grove runs above IN on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Beech Grove
No hospital or community health center in Beech Grove 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 Beech Grove; ≈ 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.
0.3 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Beech Grove adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Beech Grove adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Beech Grove runs above Indiana.
1 in 3 Beech Grove 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.
11.2% of Beech Grove adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Beech Grove and the towns around it
Beech Grove’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Grove | C | 37.6% | 13.2% | 17.8% | CDC place |
| Franklin Township | A− | 34.1% | 10.6% | 13.2% | ZIP codes |
| Perry Township | B− | 34% | 11.6% | 15.5% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Beech Grove adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Beech Grove
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Beech Grove is better than Indiana on 0 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Beech Grove’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Beech Grove | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.6%20.4–24.8 | 20.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%14–17.1 | 13.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.3%17.5–21.1 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.6%34.4–41 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.2%11.9–14.6 | 13% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39%36.6–41.4 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.3%36–40.7 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.1%27.1–31.1 | 28.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.1%11–13.4 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.6–9 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.6–8 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.8%8.7–10.9 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.6–4.3 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.6%17.1–22.3 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.8%15.8–19.9 | 15.7% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25.7%23.1–28.5 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.5%16.4–20.6 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.7%34.7–40.5 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.3%8.9–11.7 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.3%76–80.5 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.8%55.2–60.3 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.1%82.4–85.7 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.7%74.5–78.8 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.2%61.8–68.3 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.8%71–80.1 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.9%26.5–31.5 | 25.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 35.1%32.5–38 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.4%21.3–25.8 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.2%15.4–19.4 | 14.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.3%10.9–13.8 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.8%8.7–11 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9%8.1–10.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.2%9.7–13 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.5%30.8–36.4 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.1%14.5–17.9 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.1%15.4–18.9 | 15% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.7–8.4 | 7.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6%5.4–6.6 | 5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.7%8.7–10.8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%4–4.9 | 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 Beech Grove
Is Beech Grove a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Beech Grove is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #348 of 589 in Indiana. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Beech Grove?
CDC estimates 37.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.4% and 41%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Beech Grove?
Franciscan Health Indianapolis in Indianapolis, 4.7 miles in a straight line from Beech Grove’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Beech Grove have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.9–11.7%), 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 Beech Grove more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Beech Grove.
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.