Photo: Chris Light at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0Within Indiana, Ferdinand Township is healthier than 81% of graded towns
Ferdinand Township differs from Indiana on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 47532. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ferdinand Township
Ferdinand Township looks healthier next to Indiana than next to the country
It’s healthier than 81% of the 589 Indiana towns we grade, but 58% of towns nationwide. Much of Indiana scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Ferdinand Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Indiana on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (66.7% vs 61.2%) and cholesterol checks (88.8% vs 85.8%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Ferdinand Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 8.3% across Indiana. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Indiana 17%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Ferdinand Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Indiana. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults 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 Ferdinand Township’s likely range; Ferdinand Township’s figures come from ZIP code 47532, 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 Ferdinand Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ferdinand Township is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns, #113 of 589 in Indiana. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 72% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 35%).
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). Ferdinand Township’s median household income is $82,738; among the 10,574 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($62K–$103K), it’s healthier than 58%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ferdinand Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Out of every 100 Ferdinand Township adults…
Ferdinand Township runs below IN on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Ferdinand Township is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Indiana. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Ferdinand Township as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.1% of Ferdinand Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Care in and near Ferdinand Township
No hospital or community health center in Ferdinand 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 Ferdinand 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.
8.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Ferdinand Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ferdinand Township does better than Indiana.
1 in 3 Ferdinand 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.
Ferdinand Township and the towns around it
Ferdinand Township has the best Health Grade of the 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferdinand Township | B | 38.1% | 12.5% | 13.9% | ZIP 47532 |
| Jackson Township | C | 40.4% | 13.4% | 16.3% | ZIP codes |
| Cass Township | C | 41.1% | 13.2% | 17.3% | ZIP codes |
| Harrison Township | B | 38.3% | 12.6% | 14.6% | ZIP codes |
| Patoka Township | C− | 41.6% | 13.9% | 17.5% | ZIP codes |
| Clark Township | C+ | 37.3% | 13.1% | 16.9% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ferdinand Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ferdinand Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ferdinand Township is better than Indiana on 11 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Ferdinand Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ferdinand Township | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.4%15.9–21 | 20.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%11.9–15.3 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%14–17.5 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.1%31.9–44.6 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.5%10.8–14.2 | 13% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.5%34.8–42.2 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.3%37.6–45.1 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.5%29.3–35.7 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.7–12.1 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.7%9.8–11.7 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.4–8.1 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.1%7–9.3 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–4 | 3.5% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.7%9.6–14.3 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.9%11.8–16.2 | 15.7% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.7%18.9–26.5 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%13.2–18.2 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.6%26.1–37.2 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.4%5.1–7.9 | 8.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.4%78.6–84 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.7%63.4–70 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.8%87.2–90.2 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.1%77.6–82.4 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.9%67.5–75.9 | 66.3% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.9%68.7–82.1 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.5%20.4–26.7 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.9%26.8–35 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.5%18.6–24.6 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.4%7.7–11.3 | 14.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.6%6.3–8.8 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.5%4.7–6.3 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.4%4.6–6.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.1%4.1–6.1 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.8%26–33.6 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.2%12.1–16.4 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.2%11.6–14.8 | 15% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.8%6.9–8.7 | 7.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.6–4.7 | 5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.2%6.2–8.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%2.9–3.8 | 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 Ferdinand Township
Is Ferdinand Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ferdinand Township is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #113 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 58%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ferdinand Township?
CDC estimates 38.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.9% and 44.6%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ferdinand Township?
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper, 11.5 miles in a straight line from Ferdinand Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ferdinand Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.1–7.9%), 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 Ferdinand 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 Ferdinand 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.