Photo: Chris Flook · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Fairmount is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns
Fairmount differs from Indiana on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 17 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fairmount. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fairmount
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Fairmount
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.4%), 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: 5.1%, vs 3.5% across Indiana. In all, Fairmount runs above Indiana on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fairmount is in the bottom 4% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Fairmount is healthier than only 4% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
More Fairmount adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.2%), vs 24.9% across Indiana. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Fairmount, and more people treating it
46.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Indiana 37.8%), but 81.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.4% statewide. 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 Fairmount’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Fairmount’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fairmount is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns, #574 of 589 in Indiana. All seven of Fairmount’s estimates fall in the lowest 15% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is diabetes: 17.9% of adults, against 13% across Indiana and 12% nationally.
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). Fairmount’s median household income is $51,739; among the 6,375 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 8%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Fairmount compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.7% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Fairmount adults…
Fairmount runs above IN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fairmount adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Care in and near Fairmount
No hospital or community health center in Fairmount 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 Fairmount; ≈ 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).
How Fairmount adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Fairmount 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.
13.3% of Fairmount adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Fairmount and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmount | D− | 43.3% | 17.9% | 21.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fairmount adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Fairmount
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Fairmount is better than Indiana on 1 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Fairmount’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Fairmount | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.3%24.2–32.6 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.5%16–21.1 | 13.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.4%17–21.8 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.3%35.8–51 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17.9%15.5–20.4 | 13% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 46.2%41.8–50.6 | 37.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.3%38.8–47.7 | 37.8% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 37.4%33.6–41.2 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.1%10.6–13.6 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.5%9.4–11.7 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.3%9–11.6 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13.4%11.4–15.6 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.1%4.5–5.8 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 28.9%24.5–33.5 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.6%18–25.4 | 15.7% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 33.2%27.7–38.8 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.2%11.7–17.1 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.2%33.1–45.5 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.4%7.4–12 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.9%78.8–84.7 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.2%52.7–59.8 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.5%83.4–87.5 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.7%79.2–84 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.8%63.2–72.3 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.8%62.5–78.2 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.5%24.5–32.7 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.3%28.3–38.7 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.2%19.6–27.2 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.7%15.2–23 | 14.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.4%10.3–14.9 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.2%8.6–11.8 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.3%8–10.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.3%10.6–16.5 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.5%34.4–44.7 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21%17.8–24.2 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.4%15.8–21.2 | 15% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.3%9.1–11.6 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.1%6.1–8.2 | 5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.5%9.8–13.3 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.7%4.8–6.6 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Fairmount
Is Fairmount a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fairmount is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #574 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 8%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Fairmount?
CDC estimates 43.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.8% and 51%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Fairmount?
Marion General Hospital in Marion, 10.2 miles in a straight line from Fairmount’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Fairmount have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.4–12%), 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 Fairmount more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fairmount.
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.