Where Boone Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Boone Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 46070, 46036, 46928. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Boone Township
COPD, arthritis and cancer run high in Boone Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (34.5%), vs 28.3% across Indiana. Cancer is also above the state: 10.1%, vs 8.3% across Indiana. In all, Boone Township runs above Indiana on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Boone Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19%), vs 15.7% across Indiana. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Boone Township, and more people treating it
41.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Indiana 37.8%), but 80.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.4% statewide. 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 Boone Township’s likely range; Boone Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 46070, 46036, 46928, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Boone Township adults…
Boone Township runs above IN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Boone Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Care in and near Boone Township
No hospital or community health center in Boone 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 Boone 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).
How Boone Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Boone 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.
8.4% of Boone Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Boone 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Duck Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Van Buren Township | C | 35.1% | 13.9% | 18.1% | ZIP 46070 |
| Monroe Township | C+ | 34.8% | 13.5% | 17.6% | ZIP 46001 |
| Pipe Creek Township | C− | 36% | 14.3% | 19.5% | ZIP codes |
Liberty Township and Duck Creek 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 Boone Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Boone Township
Why doesn’t Boone 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 Boone Township.
What hospital is closest to Boone Township?
Ascension St. Vincent Mercy in Elwood, 7.6 miles in a straight line from Boone 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 Boone Township?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Jane Pauley Community Health Center at Alexandria in Alexandria, 6.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Boone 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.