Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWithin Indiana, Delaware Township is healthier than 53% of graded towns
Delaware Township differs from Indiana on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 47320, 47303, 47368, 47338. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Delaware Township
Cancer and arthritis run high in Delaware Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10%), vs 8.3% across Indiana. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (33.7%), vs 28.3% across Indiana. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Indiana 17%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Delaware Township is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its C tops all four graded neighbors. The closest is Hamilton Township (C). Around town ↓
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 Delaware Township’s likely range; Delaware Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 47320, 47303, 47368, 47338, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Delaware Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Delaware Township is healthier than 35% of U.S. towns, #278 of 589 in Indiana. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 55% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 24%).
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). Delaware Township’s median household income is $74,032; among the 10,834 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($56K–$93K), it’s healthier than 34%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Delaware Township compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 7.2% (U.S. 11%).
Out of every 100 Delaware Township adults…
Delaware Township runs above IN on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Delaware Township is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Indiana. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Delaware Township as about how healthy they are.
Delaware Township and the towns around it
Delaware Township has the best Health Grade of the 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Township | C | 36.2% | 13.9% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
| Niles Township | C− | 39.7% | 15% | 18.8% | ZIP codes |
| Liberty Township | C− | 38.4% | 15.4% | 19.2% | ZIP codes |
| Green Township | C− | 38.5% | 14% | 18.6% | ZIP codes |
| Hamilton Township | C | 37.2% | 13% | 17.2% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Delaware Township
No hospital or community health center in Delaware Township 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 Delaware 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Delaware Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Delaware Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Delaware 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.6% of Delaware Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Delaware Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Delaware Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Delaware Township is better than Indiana on 2 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Delaware Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Delaware Township | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.4%18.8–24.3 | 20.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.3–16.8 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%16.3–20.3 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.2%30.8–42.2 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.9%12.3–15.8 | 13% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.3%35.7–42.9 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.4%37.8–45.4 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.7%30.7–36.8 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.3–12.9 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10%9.1–10.9 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.8%7–8.6 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.3%8.3–10.5 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.5–4.3 | 3.5% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.3%15.2–21.5 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.7%14.5–19.4 | 15.7% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.9%21.4–28.9 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%13.2–18.4 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36%31–41 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.2%6–8.6 | 8.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.7%77.8–83.5 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62%58.7–65.2 | 61.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.6%85–88.2 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.4%77–81.7 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.9%64.6–72.6 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.4%70.8–82.7 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.7%24.4–31.3 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.8%28.5–37.1 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.4%19.3–25.5 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.8%10.7–14.9 | 14.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.9%8.3–11.4 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.2%6.2–8.3 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.1%6.2–8.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.6%6.3–9 | 8.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.5%29.7–37.4 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.8%13.9–17.8 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.3%13.6–17.2 | 15% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.2%7.4–9.1 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.4–5.5 | 5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.6%7.7–9.7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.4–4.2 | 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 Delaware Township
Is Delaware Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Delaware Township is healthier than 35% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #278 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 34%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Delaware Township?
CDC estimates 36.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.8% and 42.2%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Delaware Township?
Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, 9.0 miles in a straight line from Delaware Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Delaware Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6–8.6%), 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 Delaware Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Delaware 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.