Photo: Holly Ramsey from Boothwyn, PA, USA · CC BY 2.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Cannelton is healthier than 67%
Cannelton trails Indiana on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cannelton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cannelton
Cannelton is in the bottom 8% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Cannelton is healthier than only 8% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on self-rated health, physical distress, mental distress and smoking. Health Grade ↓
Cannelton is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Cannelton’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Dental care lags in Cannelton
55.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.2% across Indiana. Among those 65 and older, 20.1% have lost all their teeth (Indiana 15.4%). Cannelton’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Cannelton is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Cannelton is healthier than 8%. Against the 485 towns with similar household incomes ($22K–$37K), it’s healthier than 67%. Health Grade ↓
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 Cannelton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Cannelton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cannelton is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 20% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 2%).
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). Cannelton’s median household income is $29,219; among the 485 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($22K–$37K), it’s healthier than 67%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Care in and near Cannelton
No hospital or community health center in Cannelton 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 Cannelton; ≈ 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 Cannelton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Out of every 100 Cannelton adults…
Cannelton runs above IN on 5 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.
How Cannelton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Cannelton runs above Indiana.
1 in 3 Cannelton 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.
13.1% of Cannelton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Cannelton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannelton | D | 40.5% | 14.9% | 23.1% | CDC place |
| Troy Township | C− | 38.4% | 14.4% | 19.5% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cannelton adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Cannelton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cannelton is better than Indiana on 0 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Cannelton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cannelton | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26%22.6–30 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15.2–19.6 | 13.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.1%18.7–23.5 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.5%32.4–49 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.9%12.9–17 | 13% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 41.6%37.2–46.1 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.7%35.4–44.1 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.4%28.7–35.8 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.3%10.9–13.8 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.6%7.7–9.5 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.4%7.5–9.5 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.7%10.1–13.4 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.3%3.8–4.8 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.1%16.2–24.4 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 23.1%19.6–26.7 | 15.7% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.7%25.7–36.1 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%12.9–19 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.3%30.4–44.7 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.9%7.8–12.5 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.6%74.8–82.2 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.7%51.7–59.6 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.9%80.4–85.2 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.2%75.3–80.8 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.4%59–69.4 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.4%63.7–80 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.4%24.4–32.5 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.4%29.3–39.7 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.7%20.9–28.6 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.1%15.6–22.7 | 14.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.4%11.1–15.8 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.4%8.9–12 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.7%8.3–11.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.1%10.5–15.9 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.6%32.8–42.8 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.2%15.8–20.9 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.1%16.8–21.8 | 15% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.7%7.7–9.8 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.4%5.6–7.3 | 5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.9%9.5–12.5 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.3–5.8 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Cannelton
Is Cannelton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cannelton is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns: D for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Cannelton?
CDC estimates 40.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.4% and 49%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Cannelton?
Perry County Memorial Hospital in Tell City, 4.1 miles in a straight line from Cannelton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Cannelton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.8–12.5%), 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 Cannelton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cannelton.
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.