Photo: Yahala · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Bloomington Township is healthier than 96%
Bloomington Township differs from Indiana on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 47408, 47404. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bloomington Township
Bloomington Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Bloomington Township is healthier than 61%. Against the 3,905 towns with similar household incomes ($34K–$56K), it’s healthier than 96%. Health Grade ↓
Mental distress runs high in Bloomington Township
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (21.4%), vs 17.6% across Indiana. Loneliness is above the state too: 38.8%, vs 32.8% across Indiana. Mind & connection ↓
Bloomington Township looks healthier next to Indiana than next to the country
It’s healthier than 83% of the 589 Indiana towns we grade, but 61% of towns nationwide. Much of Indiana scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Bloomington Township
1 in 9 adults lack reliable transportation (11.5%), vs 7.7% across Indiana. Food insecurity (19% vs 14.7%) and utility shut-off threats (10.1% vs 8.4%) are higher too. 12.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Bloomington Township
Bloomington Township runs below Indiana on seven chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (9% vs 13%), stroke (2.5% vs 3.5%) and arthritis (20.6% vs 28.3%). A young population is part of it: only 8% of residents are 65 or older (Indiana 17%). 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 Bloomington Township’s likely range; Bloomington Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 47408, 47404, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Bloomington Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bloomington Township is healthier than 61% of U.S. towns, #101 of 589 in Indiana. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 91% of U.S. towns); mental distress 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). Bloomington Township’s median household income is $44,748; among the 3,905 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($34K–$56K), it’s healthier than 96%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Few Indiana towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Bloomington Township is healthier than 83% of graded towns, against 61% nationally.
How Bloomington Township adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Bloomington Township runs above Indiana.
2 in 5 Bloomington 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.
12.8% of Bloomington Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Out of every 100 Bloomington Township adults…
Bloomington Township runs below IN on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Bloomington Township residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Indiana. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Bloomington Township
1 community health center in Bloomington Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Bloomington 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.
23 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Bloomington Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Bloomington Township and the towns around it
Bloomington Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington Township | B | 33.7% | 9% | 13.6% | ZIP codes |
| Washington Township | B− | 35.2% | 10.4% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
| Benton Township | B | 34.3% | 11.4% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
| Richland Township | B | 35.6% | 10.6% | 14.6% | ZIP codes |
| Perry Township | B+ | 33.4% | 10.4% | 12.4% | ZIP codes |
| Bloomington | B+ | 33% | 8% | 12.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bloomington Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bloomington Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bloomington Township is better than Indiana on 9 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Bloomington Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bloomington Township | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.3%17.8–22.9 | 20.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.4%10.9–14 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.4%19.1–23.7 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.7%28.4–39.4 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9%7.9–10.3 | 13% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.7%25.6–32 | 37.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.4%30.1–36.9 | 37.8% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 20.6%18.4–22.9 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.2–12.9 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.2%5.6–6.8 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.6–5.6 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.6%5.8–7.3 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.3–2.7 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.5%12.1–17.5 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.6%11.6–15.6 | 15.7% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 22.9%19.3–26.6 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.7%14.8–20.9 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.8%29.1–39 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.7%7.3–10.3 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77%73.4–80.3 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.2%52–58.7 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 77.2%74.6–79.5 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 68%65.4–70.4 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.2%63.8–72.6 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.7%68.9–81.8 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.7%25.2–32.4 | 25.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 38.8%33.6–43.6 | 32.8% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.1%18.7–25.4 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19%16.2–21.9 | 14.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12%10.2–13.9 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.1%8.7–11.5 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.5%10.1–13.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.8%10.8–15.1 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32%28.1–35.9 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.7%9.4–12 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.9%16.7–21.1 | 15% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.3–6.7 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%4.9–6 | 5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.9%8.7–11.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%3–3.6 | 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 Bloomington Township
Is Bloomington Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bloomington Township is healthier than 61% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #101 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 Bloomington Township?
CDC estimates 33.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.4% and 39.4%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bloomington Township?
Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital in Bloomington, 3.7 miles in a straight line from Bloomington Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bloomington Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.3–10.3%), 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 Bloomington Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bloomington 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.