Where Dewey Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dewey Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 46348. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dewey Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Dewey Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.6%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.5% across Indiana. In all, Dewey Township runs above Indiana on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Dewey Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19.3%), vs 14.7% across Indiana. Utility shut-off threats (10.7% vs 8.4%) and no reliable transportation (9.5% vs 7.7%) are higher too. 13.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Dewey Township
52.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.2% across Indiana. Among those 65 and older, 19.3% have lost all their teeth (Indiana 15.4%). Checkups ↓
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 Dewey Township’s likely range; Dewey Township’s figures come from ZIP code 46348, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Dewey Township adults…
Dewey Township runs above IN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.3% of Dewey Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dewey Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Care in and near Dewey Township
No hospital or community health center in Dewey 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 Dewey 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.
2.7 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Dewey Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Dewey Township runs above Indiana.
4 in 10 Dewey 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.
Dewey Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Railroad Township | D | 42% | 15.1% | 19.8% | ZIP codes |
| Pleasant Township | B− | 39.1% | 11.5% | 15.3% | ZIP 46347 |
| Cass Township | D | 37.8% | 15.6% | 20.4% | ZIP codes |
| Prairie Township | — | — | — | — |
Prairie Township: 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 Dewey Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dewey Township
Why doesn’t Dewey Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dewey Township.
What hospital is closest to Dewey Township?
Northwest Health - Starke in Knox, 13.2 miles in a straight line from Dewey Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dewey 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. 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.