Where Foster residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Foster, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Foster. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Foster
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Foster
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.3%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13%), vs 8.3% across Indiana. Stroke is also above the state: 5.1%, vs 3.5% across Indiana. In all, Foster runs above Indiana on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Foster, and more people treating it
46.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Indiana 37.8%), but 84.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Foster is short on primary care and mental health care
Foster’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 ↓
Fewer Foster adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Indiana. 1 in 9 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 Foster’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Foster adults…
Foster runs above IN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Foster adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Care in and near Foster
No hospital or community health center in Foster 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 Foster; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.4% of Foster adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
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.
How Foster adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Foster 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.
Foster 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 Foster adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Foster
Why doesn’t Foster have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Foster.
What hospital is closest to Foster?
Ascension St. Vincent Williamsport in Williamsport, 13.8 miles in a straight line from Foster’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 Foster?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Vermilion Area Comm HLTH Ctr in Danville, 8.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Foster.
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.