Photo: Chris Flook · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Darmstadt is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns
Darmstadt differs from Indiana on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 17 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Darmstadt. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Darmstadt
Darmstadt keeps up with checkups
It beats Indiana on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.7% vs 79.7%) and dentist visits (69.5% vs 61.2%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Darmstadt
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 8.3% across Indiana. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Indiana 17%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Darmstadt adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (27.6% vs 32.8%), frequent mental distress (14.9% vs 17.6%) and lack of emotional support (18.5% vs 23.2%) 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 Darmstadt’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Darmstadt’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Darmstadt is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 82% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 61%.
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). Darmstadt’s median household income is $107,188; among the 7,583 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($80K–$134K), it’s healthier than 63%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Darmstadt adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Darmstadt adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Darmstadt does better than Indiana.
3 in 10 Darmstadt adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Out of every 100 Darmstadt adults…
Darmstadt runs below IN on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Darmstadt is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Indiana. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Darmstadt as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Darmstadt
No hospital or community health center in Darmstadt 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 Darmstadt; ≈ 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.
0.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
3.9% of Darmstadt adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Darmstadt and the towns around it
Darmstadt’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darmstadt | A− | 34.3% | 11.4% | 12.2% | CDC place |
| Center Township | B− | 37% | 12.2% | 15.7% | ZIP codes |
| Scott Township | A− | 34.1% | 10.1% | 11.8% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Darmstadt adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Darmstadt
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Darmstadt is better than Indiana on 17 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Darmstadt’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Darmstadt | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.1%13.5–19 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.5%10.7–14.3 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%12.9–16.9 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.3%29.2–39.7 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.4%9.8–13.1 | 13% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38%34.3–41.8 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.8%37–44.6 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.4%28.2–34.6 | 28.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.4–11.9 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.7%9.7–11.8 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6.1–7.8 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7%5.8–8.3 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.8–3.6 | 3.5% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.9%6.3–9.7 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.2%9.6–15 | 15.7% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.2%16.6–24.2 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%14–19.6 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.7%32.7–42.8 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5%3.7–6.5 | 8.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.7%81–86.3 | 79.7% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.5%66.3–72.5 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.1%88.5–91.6 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81%78.3–83.6 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 74.7%70.8–78.3 | 66.3% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.1%74.9–86.2 | 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 | 27.6%23.6–31.7 | 32.8% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.5%15.5–21.6 | 23.2% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.7%5.9–9.8 | 14.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.4%5–7.9 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.9%4–5.9 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.7%3.8–5.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 3.9%2.9–5.2 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.7%22.9–30.7 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.4%10.4–14.6 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.6%9.8–13.5 | 15% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.4–8.2 | 7.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%3–4.1 | 5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.2%5.2–7.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.4–3.4 | 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 Darmstadt
Is Darmstadt a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Darmstadt is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 63%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Darmstadt?
CDC estimates 34.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.2% and 39.7%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Darmstadt?
Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, 7.5 miles in a straight line from Darmstadt’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Darmstadt have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.7–6.5%), 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 Darmstadt 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 Darmstadt.
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.