Where Burlington residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Burlington, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Burlington. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Burlington
Cancer runs high in Burlington
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 8.3% across Indiana. Conditions ↓
Fewer Burlington adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Indiana. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Burlington has a community health center but no hospital
Family Heath Clinic of Burlington is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo in Kokomo, 14.1 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 Burlington’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Burlington adults…
Burlington runs above IN on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.4% of Burlington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Care in and near Burlington
1 community health center in Burlington, 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 Burlington; ≈ 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.
0.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Burlington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Burlington adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
3 in 10 Burlington 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.
Burlington and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Burlington adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Burlington
Why doesn’t Burlington have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Burlington.
What hospital is closest to Burlington?
Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo in Kokomo, 14.1 miles in a straight line from Burlington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Burlington?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Heath Clinic of Burlington in Burlington, 0.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Burlington.
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.