Photo: Chris Flook · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Fairbanks Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fairbanks Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 47849, 47850, 47879. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fairbanks Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Fairbanks Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.5%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. Cancer is also above the state: 9.8%, vs 8.3% across Indiana. In all, Fairbanks Township runs above Indiana on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fairbanks Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Fairbanks Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Fairbanks Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19%), 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 Fairbanks Township’s likely range; Fairbanks Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 47849, 47850, 47879, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Fairbanks Township adults…
Fairbanks Township runs above IN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Fairbanks Township
No hospital or community health center in Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks 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.
3.4 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Fairbanks Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Fairbanks Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
3 in 10 Fairbanks 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.
8.9% of Fairbanks Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Fairbanks 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turman Township | C− | 42.5% | 14.3% | 18.8% | ZIP codes |
| Prairie Creek Township | C− | 42% | 14.4% | 18.8% | ZIP codes |
| Curry Township | D | 42.8% | 14.4% | 20.2% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fairbanks Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fairbanks Township
Why doesn’t Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks Township.
What hospital is closest to Fairbanks Township?
Sullivan County Community Hospital in Sullivan, 9.2 miles in a straight line from Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks 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.