Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere English residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for English, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for English. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in English
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in English
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.2%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.3%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 3.5% across Indiana. In all, English runs above Indiana on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in English
50.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.2% across Indiana. Among those 65 and older, 24.7% have lost all their teeth (Indiana 15.4%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in English
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.9%), vs 14.7% across Indiana. Utility shut-off threats (11.8% vs 8.4%) and no reliable transportation (10.8% vs 7.7%) are higher too. 16.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 English’s likely range.
Out of every 100 English adults…
English runs above IN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of English residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Indiana. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Keeping up with care
Share of English adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.5% of English adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Care in and near English
1 community health center in English, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 English; ≈ 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.
How English adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, English runs above Indiana.
1 in 3 English 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.
English and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of English adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in English
Why doesn’t English have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for English.
What hospital is closest to English?
Indiana University Health Paoli Hospital in Paoli, 15.7 miles in a straight line from English’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near English?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sichc English in English, 1.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in English.
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.