On CDC estimates, Center Township is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns
Center Township differs from Indiana on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 18 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 46307, 46303. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Center Township
Center Township looks healthier next to Indiana than next to the country
It’s healthier than 89% of the 589 Indiana towns we grade, but 69% of towns nationwide. Much of Indiana scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Center Township doesn’t win on
19.2% of adults binge drink, vs 16.6% across Indiana, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Center Township’s lead shrinks
Center Township is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns, but 52% of the 8,229 towns with similar household incomes ($77K–$128K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Center Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Indiana on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (64.8% vs 61.2%) and cholesterol checks (88% vs 85.8%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Center 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 Center Township’s likely range; Center Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 46307, 46303, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Center Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Center Township is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns, #65 of 589 in Indiana. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 76% of towns); the weakest is smoking, still better than 55%.
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). Center Township’s median household income is $102,336; among the 8,229 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($77K–$128K), it’s healthier than 52%, about where its income would put it.
Few Indiana towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Center Township is healthier than 89% of graded towns, against 69% nationally.
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
9 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Center Township 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.
5.8% of Center Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Out of every 100 Center Township adults…
Center Township runs below IN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Center Township
3 hospitals and 2 community health centers in Center 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 Center 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).
How Center Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Center Township does better than Indiana.
3 in 10 Center 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.
Center Township and the towns around it
Center Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center Township | B+ | 34.9% | 11.3% | 14.3% | ZIP codes |
| Winfield Township | B+ | 35.7% | 11.5% | 14.6% | ZIP codes |
| Ross Township | C | 40.2% | 14.7% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
| Hanover Township | B+ | 35% | 11.1% | 15.1% | ZIP codes |
| Cedar Creek Township | B | 35.5% | 11.4% | 15.9% | ZIP codes |
| Crown Point | B+ | 34.7% | 11.4% | 14.2% | CDC place |
| Merrillville | C− | 42.5% | 16.3% | 17.2% | CDC place |
| Winfield | A− | 33.9% | 10.3% | 13.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Center Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Center Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Center Township is better than Indiana on 18 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Center Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Center Township | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.3%15.7–19.1 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11.5–14.1 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%14.5–17.6 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.9%31.5–38.5 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.3%10.1–12.6 | 13% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 34.1%31.6–36.7 | 37.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.8%32.2–37.6 | 37.8% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 26.8%24.7–29 | 28.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.8–12 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.8%8.1–9.6 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.4–6.6 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.8%6.1–7.5 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.3 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.8%10.1–13.5 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.3%12.7–15.9 | 15.7% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.4%19.1–23.9 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.2%16.8–21.7 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.1%36–42.1 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.1%6.2–8 | 8.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.8%76.3–81.2 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.8%62.3–67.2 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88%86.6–89.3 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.2%74.8–79.5 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.2%67.1–72.9 | 66.3% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.2%75–82.9 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.3%19–23.7 | 25.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 30%27–33.1 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23%20.6–25.6 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.3%10–12.7 | 14.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.8%7.7–10 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.7%5.9–7.5 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6%5.4–6.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.8%5–6.6 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.2%23.7–28.8 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12%10.8–13.4 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.7%11.3–14 | 15% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.9–7.3 | 7.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.6–4.3 | 5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.6%6–7.3 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.8–3.3 | 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 Center Township
Is Center Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Center Township is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #65 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 52%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Center Township?
CDC estimates 34.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.5% and 38.5%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Center Township?
Franciscan Health Crown Point in Crown Point, 0.3 miles in a straight line from Center Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Center Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.2–8%), 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 Center Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Center 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.