Medora Covered Bridge · Photo: MedoraCoveredBridgeGuy · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Driftwood Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Driftwood Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 47281. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Driftwood Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Driftwood Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.5%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. Stroke is also above the state: 4.1%, vs 3.5% across Indiana. In all, Driftwood Township runs above Indiana on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Driftwood Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.2%), vs 15.7% across Indiana. Habits ↓
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 Driftwood Township’s likely range; Driftwood Township’s figures come from ZIP code 47281, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Driftwood Township adults…
Driftwood Township runs above IN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 4% of Driftwood Township residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Indiana. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
16 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Driftwood Township
No hospital or community health center in Driftwood 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 Driftwood 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Driftwood Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Driftwood Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Driftwood 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.
9.5% of Driftwood Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Driftwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carr Township | C | 39.8% | 13.7% | 17.5% | ZIP codes |
| Brownstown Township | C+ | 39.1% | 13% | 16.8% | ZIP codes |
| Monroe Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Jefferson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Grassy Fork Township | — | — | — | — |
Monroe Township, Jefferson Township and Grassy Fork 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 Driftwood Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Driftwood Township
Why doesn’t Driftwood 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 Driftwood Township.
What hospital is closest to Driftwood Township?
Ascension St. Vincent Salem in Salem, 13.9 miles in a straight line from Driftwood Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Driftwood 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.