Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Bono Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bono Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 47446, 47452. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bono Township
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Bono Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. Arthritis is also above the state: 34.2%, vs 28.3% across Indiana. In all, Bono Township runs above Indiana on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Indiana 17%), and COPD, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Bono Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.9%), vs 15.7% across Indiana. Habits ↓
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 Bono Township’s likely range; Bono Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 47446, 47452, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Bono Township adults…
Bono Township runs above IN on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Bono Township is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Indiana. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Bono Township as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
0.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Bono Township
No hospital or community health center in Bono 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 Bono 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Bono Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Bono Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Bono 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.
9.2% of Bono Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Bono 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guthrie Township | C− | 42.3% | 14.3% | 17.3% | ZIP 47421 |
| Marion Township | C− | 43% | 14.8% | 18.7% | ZIP codes |
| Brown Township | D | 42.3% | 15.6% | 21.4% | ZIP 47108 |
| Northeast Township | — | — | — | — |
Northeast 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 Bono Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bono Township
Why doesn’t Bono 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 Bono Township.
What hospital is closest to Bono Township?
Indiana University Health Paoli Hospital in Paoli, 12.5 miles in a straight line from Bono Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Bono Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sichc Mitchell in Mitchell, 6.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bono 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.