Photo: Chris Flook · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Boston Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Boston Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 47374. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Boston Township
Making ends meet is harder in Boston Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19.3%), vs 14.7% across Indiana. Utility shut-off threats (10.8% vs 8.4%) and no reliable transportation (9.9% vs 7.7%) are higher too. 13.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Boston Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.5%), vs 3.5% across Indiana. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.6%, vs 6.8% across Indiana. In all, Boston Township runs above Indiana on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Boston Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30%), vs 24.9% 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 Boston Township’s likely range; Boston Township’s figures come from ZIP code 47374, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.6% of Boston Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Out of every 100 Boston Township adults…
Boston 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.
Care in and near Boston Township
No hospital or community health center in Boston 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 Boston 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 Boston Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Boston Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Boston 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.
Boston 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Abington Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wayne Township | D | 38.6% | 15.4% | 20.1% | ZIP 47374 |
| Center Township | C− | 37.2% | 13.9% | 18.8% | ZIP codes |
Harrison Township and Abington 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 Boston Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Boston Township
Why doesn’t Boston 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 Boston Township.
What hospital is closest to Boston Township?
Reid Health in Richmond, 7.5 miles in a straight line from Boston Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Boston Township?
13 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Damar Health Services- Richmond in Richmond, 3.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Boston 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.