Photo: TheSongbook · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Carmel as a whole is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns
Carmel beats Indiana on 25 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Carmel. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Carmel
Carmel is the healthiest town in Indiana we grade
Out of 589 Indiana towns with a Health Grade, Carmel comes first on the seven CDC estimates behind it. Nationally it’s healthier than 96% of towns. Health Grade ↓
Carmel has four hospitals within its borders
4 hospitals and 1 community health center are inside Carmel. St. Vincent Heart Center is rated 5 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
Carmel is an active town
Only 15.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Indiana. The town has 27 miles of trails across 65 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Carmel
Carmel runs below Indiana on seven chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.4% vs 8.1%), stroke (2.3% vs 3.5%) and heart disease (4.9% vs 6.8%). Conditions ↓
Carmel adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (27% vs 32.8%), frequent mental distress (12.5% vs 17.6%), lack of emotional support (17.2% vs 23.2%) and depression (21.4% vs 25.1%) all run below Indiana. Mind & connection ↓
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 Carmel’s likely range.
What’s behind Carmel’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Carmel is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns, #1 of 589 in Indiana. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 98% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 81%.
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). Carmel’s median household income is $141,505; among the 3,441 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($106K–$177K), it’s healthier than 88%, about where its income would put it.
At 105,634 residents, Carmel is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Care in and near Carmel
4 hospitals and 1 community health center in Carmel, 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 Carmel; ≈ 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.
27 miles of trails across 65 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Carmel adults…
Carmel runs below IN on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Carmel adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Carmel does better than Indiana.
1 in 4 Carmel 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Carmel adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
2.9% of Carmel adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Carmel and the towns around it
Carmel has the best Health Grade of the 9 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel | A+ | 30.8% | 9.6% | 8.2% | CDC place |
| Clay Township | A+ | 31.4% | 9.7% | 8.5% | ZIP codes |
| Delaware Township | A | 32.8% | 9% | 9.6% | ZIP codes |
| Fishers | A | 32.5% | 8.9% | 9.2% | CDC place |
| Zionsville | A | 31.1% | 9.8% | 8.9% | CDC place |
| Indianapolis | — | — | — | — | |
| Washington Township | A− | 35.2% | 11.6% | 11.3% | ZIP codes |
| Noblesville Township | — | — | — | — |
Indianapolis: no CDC estimate of its own. Noblesville Township: the same community as Noblesville, graded once. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Carmel adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Carmel
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Carmel is better than Indiana on 25 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Carmel’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Carmel | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.9%10.6–13.4 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.1%8.1–10.1 | 13.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.5%11.2–13.9 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.8%27.1–34.9 | 38.4% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.6%8.5–10.8 | 13% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.1%29.4–35 | 37.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.9%34.9–41 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24%21.9–26.4 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.9–11 | 11.2% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.6%7.9–9.4 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.9%4.4–5.4 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.4%4–4.9 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.3%2.1–2.5 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.8%5.5–8.3 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.2%7.1–9.3 | 15.7% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 15.1%13–17.4 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.2%14–18.7 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.3%26.6–34.3 | 37.1% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.4%3.8–5.1 | 8.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.8%79.4–84.1 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 76.8%74.3–79.2 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.4%89.3–91.6 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.5%76–81 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.2%65.4–72.9 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.2%74.7–85 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.4%19–24.1 | 25.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 27%23.9–30.5 | 32.8% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 17.2%15–19.6 | 23.2% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6.4%5.4–7.4 | 14.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 5.6%4.8–6.5 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.1%3.5–4.6 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.1%3.6–4.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 2.9%2.5–3.5 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21.3%18.9–23.8 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.5%7.5–9.6 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.3%8.4–10.4 | 15% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.3%4.7–5.9 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.8%2.5–3 | 5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.5%4.1–5 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.1%1.9–2.3 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Carmel
Is Carmel a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Carmel is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #1 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 88%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Carmel?
CDC estimates 30.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.1% and 34.9%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Carmel?
Indiana University Health North Hospital in Carmel, 0.7 miles in a straight line from Carmel’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Carmel have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.8–5.1%), 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 Carmel more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Carmel.
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.