Photo: ONUnicorn · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Edgewood is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns
Edgewood differs from Indiana on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Edgewood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Edgewood
Cancer and arthritis run high in Edgewood
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.9%), vs 8.3% across Indiana. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (35.1%), vs 28.3% across Indiana. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Edgewood, and more people treating it
42.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Indiana 37.8%), but 82% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Edgewood keeps up with checkups
It beats Indiana on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.9% vs 79.7%) and cholesterol checks (89.7% vs 85.8%). 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 Edgewood’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Edgewood’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Edgewood is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 72% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 22%).
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). Edgewood’s median household income is $87,770; among the 10,180 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($66K–$110K), it’s healthier than 46%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Edgewood adults…
Edgewood runs below IN on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Edgewood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Care in and near Edgewood
No hospital or community health center in Edgewood 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 Edgewood; ≈ 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.
How Edgewood adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
3 in 10 Edgewood 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.
6.1% of Edgewood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Edgewood 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Edgewood adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Edgewood
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Edgewood is better than Indiana on 11 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Edgewood’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Edgewood | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19%16.1–22.4 | 20.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.7%11.8–16 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%13.7–18 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.5%28.8–40.6 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.1%12.1–16.3 | 13% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 42.5%38.5–46.6 | 37.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.7%38.5–46.8 | 37.8% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 35.1%31.6–38.8 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.2%9.9–12.8 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.9%9.8–12.1 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%6.7–8.9 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.4%7–10 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.3–4.3 | 3.5% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.4%8.4–12.7 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.7%11.8–18 | 15.7% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.1%20.9–30 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.7%11.3–16.4 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.8%30.9–41 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.2%4.8–7.9 | 8.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.9%80–85.6 | 79.7% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.1%60.8–67.4 | 61.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.7%88.1–91.2 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82%79.3–84.4 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.5%67.6–75.2 | 66.3% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.5%72.2–84.1 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.7%22.3–29.6 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.8%25.7–34.3 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.3%17.2–23.6 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.6%8.5–13.1 | 14.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.5%6.9–10.3 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.4%5.4–7.6 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.9%5–6.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.1%4.8–7.8 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.7%25.5–34.3 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.4%12–17 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.5%10.7–14.7 | 15% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.8%6.8–8.9 | 7.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%3.8–5.1 | 5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.2%6.1–8.5 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3–4.1 | 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 Edgewood
Is Edgewood a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Edgewood is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 46%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Edgewood?
CDC estimates 34.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.8% and 40.6%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Edgewood?
Community Hospital of Anderson and Madison County in Anderson, 3.0 miles in a straight line from Edgewood’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Edgewood have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.8–7.9%), 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 Edgewood more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Edgewood.
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.