Photo: Al Hart · Public domainWhere Darlington residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Darlington, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Darlington. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Darlington
Darlington is an older town
26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Indiana. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Darlington with the state. Conditions ↓
Darlington is short on primary care and mental health care
Darlington’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 ↓
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 Darlington’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Darlington adults…
On every condition, Darlington is about the same as Indiana. Tap one to see it as people.
Darlington is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Indiana. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Darlington as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Darlington
No hospital or community health center in Darlington 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 Darlington; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Darlington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Darlington adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Darlington 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.
7% of Darlington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Darlington and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Darlington adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Darlington
Why doesn’t Darlington have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Darlington.
What hospital is closest to Darlington?
Franciscan Health Crawfordsville in Crawfordsville, 7.5 miles in a straight line from Darlington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Darlington?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Vpchc - Crawfordsville in Crawfordsville, 7.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Darlington.
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.