Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Crows Nest residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Crows Nest, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Crows Nest. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Crows Nest
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Crows Nest
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.1%), vs 8.3% across Indiana. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. Arthritis is also above the state: 35.9%, vs 28.3% across Indiana. In all, Crows Nest runs above Indiana on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Crows Nest keeps up with checkups
It beats Indiana on five of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85.1% vs 79.7%) and dentist visits (68.1% vs 61.2%). Checkups ↓
Crows Nest adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (27.6% vs 32.8%), frequent mental distress (11.9% vs 17.6%), lack of emotional support (17.8% vs 23.2%) and depression (22.4% 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 Crows Nest’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Crows Nest adults…
Crows Nest runs below IN on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Crows Nest adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Crows Nest adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Crows Nest does better than Indiana.
3 in 10 Crows Nest 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.
Care in and near Crows Nest
No hospital or community health center in Crows Nest 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 Crows Nest; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
3.7% of Crows Nest adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Crows Nest and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Ripple | — | — | — | — |
Rocky Ripple: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Crows Nest adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Crows Nest
Why doesn’t Crows Nest have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Crows Nest.
What hospital is closest to Crows Nest?
Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, 4.1 miles in a straight line from Crows Nest’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Crows Nest?
46 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Meridian Health Services in Indianapolis, 2.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Crows Nest.
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.