Within Indiana, Eel River Township is healthier than 84% of graded towns
Eel River Township beats Indiana on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 46723, 46818, 46748. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eel River Township
Eel River Township looks healthier next to Indiana than next to the country
It’s healthier than 84% of the 589 Indiana towns we grade, but 62% of towns nationwide. Much of Indiana scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Eel River Township’s lead shrinks
Eel River Township is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns, but 43% of the 8,608 towns with similar household incomes ($75K–$125K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Eel River Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Indiana. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Eel River Township is an active town
Only 21.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% 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 Eel River Township’s likely range; Eel River Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 46723, 46818, 46748, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Eel River Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Eel River Township is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns, #97 of 589 in Indiana. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 78% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 33%).
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). Eel River Township’s median household income is $99,966; among the 8,608 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($75K–$125K), it’s healthier than 43%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6% of Eel River Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
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.
Out of every 100 Eel River Township adults…
Eel River Township runs below IN on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Eel River Township
No hospital or community health center in Eel River 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 Eel River 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 Eel River Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Eel River Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Eel River 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.
Eel River Township and the towns around it
Eel River Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eel River Township | B | 38.3% | 11.7% | 14.2% | ZIP codes |
| Perry Township | A | 35.4% | 10% | 10.7% | ZIP codes |
| Smith Township | B− | 39.2% | 12.4% | 15.2% | ZIP codes |
| Fort Wayne | C | 40.7% | 13.8% | 15.8% | CDC place |
| Swan Township | B− | 38.5% | 12.5% | 15.4% | ZIP codes |
| Huntertown | A | 35.6% | 9.1% | 10.9% | CDC place |
| Washington Township | B− | 39.1% | 12.2% | 15% | ZIP codes |
| Churubusco | B− | 39.5% | 11.7% | 15.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Eel River Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Eel River Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Eel River Township is better than Indiana on 9 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Eel River Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Eel River Township | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.5%15.6–19.5 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11.5–14.1 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%15.3–18.5 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.3%34–43 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.7%10.5–13 | 13% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.8%33.1–38.6 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.9%34.2–39.9 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.9%25.6–30.2 | 28.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.1%10.1–12.2 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.8%8.2–9.5 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.7–6.9 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.5%6.7–8.3 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.4 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.3%11.3–15.4 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.2%12.4–16.2 | 15.7% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.1%18.4–23.9 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.8%15.6–20.1 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.8%29.8–37.9 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7%5.9–8.2 | 8.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.7%77.2–82.1 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.8%63.1–68.3 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.1%85.6–88.5 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.4%75.1–79.6 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.6%65–72 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76%70.5–80.8 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.9%23.3–28.7 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31%27.8–34.5 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.5%19–24.2 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.9%9.4–12.6 | 14.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.9%7.8–10.3 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.8%5.9–7.7 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.1%5.4–6.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6%5.1–7.1 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.1%25.2–31 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.4%11–13.8 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.8%12.4–15.3 | 15% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.7%6.1–7.4 | 7.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.7–4.4 | 5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.1%6.4–7.9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 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 Eel River Township
Is Eel River Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Eel River Township is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #97 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 43%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Eel River Township?
CDC estimates 38.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 34% and 43%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Eel River Township?
Dupont Hospital in Fort Wayne, 8.4 miles in a straight line from Eel River Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Eel River Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.9–8.2%), 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 Eel River Township 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 Eel River 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.