Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial · Photo: Rene Sturgell · CC BY-SA 3.0Within Indiana, Carter Township is healthier than 64% of graded towns
Carter Township differs from Indiana on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 47523, 47532, 47552, 47579. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Carter Township
Carter Township looks healthier next to Indiana than next to the country
It’s healthier than 64% of the 589 Indiana towns we grade, but 44% of towns nationwide. Much of Indiana scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Carter Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Carter Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Cancer runs high in Carter Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 8.3% across Indiana. Conditions ↓
Fewer Carter Township 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 ↓
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 Carter Township’s likely range; Carter Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 47523, 47532, 47552, 47579, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Carter Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Carter Township is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns, #211 of 589 in Indiana. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 59% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 27%).
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). Carter Township’s median household income is $75,288; among the 10,845 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($56K–$94K), it’s healthier than 46%, about where its income would put it.
Where Carter Township compares well: worried about having enough food, 11.6% (U.S. 15%); worried about keeping housing, 9.3% (U.S. 12%); threatened with a utility shut-off, 6.6% (U.S. 7.6%).
Care in and near Carter Township
1 community health center in Carter Township, 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 Carter 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.3% of Carter Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Out of every 100 Carter Township adults…
Carter Township runs above IN on 1 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.
4.3 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Carter Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Carter Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Carter 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.
Carter Township and the towns around it
Carter Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Township | C+ | 39.2% | 13.3% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
| Clay Township | B− | 40% | 13.1% | 16% | ZIP codes |
| Harrison Township | B | 38.3% | 12.6% | 14.6% | ZIP codes |
| Pigeon Township | C+ | 39.3% | 13.4% | 16.2% | ZIP codes |
| Cass Township | C | 41.1% | 13.2% | 17.3% | ZIP codes |
| Santa Claus | B | 39.2% | 12.6% | 14.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Carter Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Carter Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Carter Township is better than Indiana on 5 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Carter Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Carter Township | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.9%17.5–22.5 | 20.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.1%12.6–15.8 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%15–18.5 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.2%32.5–46 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.3%11.8–14.9 | 13% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.6%36–43.2 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41%37.3–44.7 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.3%28.3–34.2 | 28.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.7–12.1 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.9–10.5 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.6–8 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.4%7.4–9.4 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–3.8 | 3.5% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.7%13.2–18.6 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.6%13.5–17.8 | 15.7% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.3%20.6–28.1 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.9%13.4–18.5 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.4%28.8–40.5 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.3%6.8–9.9 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.6%77.8–83.2 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.6%60.2–66.9 | 61.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.7%86.1–89.1 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.3%76.9–81.4 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.4%65.1–73.5 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76%69.2–82 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.2%22–28.6 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.5%27.6–35.9 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.9%19.1–25 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.6%9.9–13.8 | 14.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.3%8–10.9 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.6%5.8–7.5 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.3%5.6–7.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.3%5.2–7.5 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.3%27.7–35.3 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.4%12.7–16.4 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14%12.5–15.7 | 15% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.7%6.9–8.4 | 7.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%4–5 | 5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.5%6.7–8.5 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.1–3.9 | 3.7% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Carter Township
Is Carter Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Carter Township is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #211 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 46%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Carter Township?
CDC estimates 39.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.5% and 46%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Carter Township?
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper, 16.0 miles in a straight line from Carter Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Carter Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.8–9.9%), 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 Carter Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Carter 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. 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.