Where Bethel Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bethel Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 47616. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bethel Township
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Bethel Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.3%), vs 8.3% across Indiana. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. Arthritis is also above the state: 35.2%, vs 28.3% across Indiana. In all, Bethel Township runs above Indiana on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Bethel Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Bethel 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 ↓
More high blood pressure in Bethel Township, and more people treating it
43.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Indiana 37.8%), but 81.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Bethel Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Indiana on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (64.7% vs 61.2%) and cholesterol checks (88.8% vs 85.8%). 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 Bethel Township’s likely range; Bethel Township’s figures come from ZIP code 47616, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Bethel Township adults…
Bethel Township runs above IN on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bethel Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Care in and near Bethel Township
No hospital or community health center in Bethel 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 Bethel 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.
How Bethel Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
3 in 10 Bethel 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.5% of Bethel Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Bethel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robb Township | C+ | 40.4% | 13.3% | 16.2% | ZIP codes |
| Wabash Township | — | — | — | — |
Wabash 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 Bethel Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bethel Township
Why doesn’t Bethel 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 Bethel Township.
What hospital is closest to Bethel Township?
Wabash General Hospital 1 in Mount Carmel, 17.3 miles in a straight line from Bethel Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bethel 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.