Photo: Chris Flook · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Fort Branch is healthier than 69%
On every measure CDC estimates, Fort Branch looks like Indiana as a whole.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fort Branch. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fort Branch
Fort Branch looks healthier next to Indiana than next to the country
It’s healthier than 63% of the 589 Indiana towns we grade, but 43% of towns nationwide. Much of Indiana scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Fort Branch is short on primary care and mental health care
Fort Branch’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 ↓
Fort Branch is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Fort Branch is healthier than 43%. Against the 8,567 towns with similar household incomes ($44K–$73K), it’s healthier than 69%. Health Grade ↓
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 Fort Branch’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Fort Branch’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fort Branch is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns, #216 of 589 in Indiana. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 63% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 25%).
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). Fort Branch’s median household income is $58,707; among the 8,567 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($44K–$73K), it’s healthier than 69%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Few Indiana towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Fort Branch is healthier than 63% of graded towns, against 43% nationally.
Care in and near Fort Branch
1 community health center in Fort Branch, 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 Fort Branch; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Fort Branch adults…
On every condition, Fort Branch is about the same as Indiana. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fort Branch adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Fort Branch adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Fort Branch 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.
7.4% of Fort Branch adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Fort Branch and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Branch | C+ | 38.9% | 11.7% | 16.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fort Branch adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Fort Branch
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Fort Branch is better than Indiana on 0 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Fort Branch’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Fort Branch | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.4%16.2–23.1 | 20.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%11.8–16.1 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.5%15.9–21.1 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.9%31.4–47.4 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.7%10–13.6 | 13% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.5%31.4–39.9 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.7%32.6–41.1 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.9%25.6–32.5 | 28.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.3%9.9–12.8 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.4%7.5–9.4 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5%5.7–7.5 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.1%6.6–9.7 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.8–3.7 | 3.5% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.7%12.2–17.7 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.8%13.3–20.7 | 15.7% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.8%19.2–28.9 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.3%14.3–20.7 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.3%31.6–45.1 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.3%5.5–9.5 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.2%75.8–82.5 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.7%60.1–67.2 | 61.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.1%82.5–87.4 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.9%74.1–79.5 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.9%63–72.5 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.1%69.6–83.5 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.3%23.5–31.6 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32%26.7–37.5 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.9%18.2–26 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.8%9.8–16.2 | 14.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.1%8.1–12.5 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.6%6.3–9.1 | 8.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.1%5.8–8.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.4%5.6–9.6 | 8.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.4%26.7–36.6 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.5%11.2–16 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.4%12.9–18.1 | 15% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.1–8 | 7.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.5%3.8–5.3 | 5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8%6.7–9.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%2.9–4.2 | 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 Fort Branch
Is Fort Branch a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fort Branch is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #216 of 589 in Indiana. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Fort Branch?
CDC estimates 38.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.4% and 47.4%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Fort Branch?
Gibson General Hospital in Princeton, 8.0 miles in a straight line from Fort Branch’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Fort Branch have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.5–9.5%), 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 Fort Branch more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fort Branch.
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.