Where Fulton Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fulton Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 47952, 47932, 47987. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fulton Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Fulton Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.3%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.5% across Indiana. In all, Fulton Township runs above Indiana on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Fulton Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29.9%), vs 24.9% across Indiana. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Fulton Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20%), 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 Fulton Township’s likely range; Fulton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 47952, 47932, 47987, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Fulton Township adults…
Fulton Township 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.
Care in and near Fulton Township
No hospital or community health center in Fulton 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 Fulton 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Fulton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Fulton Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Fulton 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.
9.3% of Fulton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Fulton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene Township | D | 41% | 15.9% | 19.5% | ZIP codes |
| Wabash Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Millcreek Township | D | 43% | 15.1% | 20% | ZIP codes |
| Highland Township | D | 41.6% | 15.4% | 19.1% | ZIP codes |
| Liberty Township | — | — | — | — |
Wabash Township and Liberty Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fulton Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fulton Township
Why doesn’t Fulton 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 Fulton Township.
What hospital is closest to Fulton Township?
Ascension St. Vincent Williamsport in Williamsport, 21.3 miles in a straight line from Fulton Township’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 Fulton Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Vpchc - Cayuga in Cayuga, 6.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fulton 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.