Photo: Public domain · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Gas City is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns
Gas City trails Indiana on 4 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gas City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gas City
Gas City is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Gas City is healthier than 21%. Against the 7,720 towns with similar household incomes ($42K–$70K), it’s healthier than 39%. Health Grade ↓
COPD runs high in Gas City
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. Conditions ↓
Gas City is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its C− tops all three graded neighbors. The closest is Jonesboro (D). Around town ↓
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 Gas City’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
What’s behind Gas City’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Gas City is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns, #400 of 589 in Indiana. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 36% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 21%).
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). Gas City’s median household income is $55,982; among the 7,720 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($42K–$70K), it’s healthier than 39%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Gas City adults…
Gas City runs above IN on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Gas City and the towns around it
Gas City has the best Health Grade of the 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gas City | C− | 40% | 14% | 17.6% | CDC place |
| Jonesboro | D | 42% | 15.4% | 19.5% | CDC place |
| Center Township | D | 42.8% | 16.7% | 19.8% | ZIP codes |
| Mill Township | D | 41.6% | 15.5% | 19% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Gas City
No hospital or community health center in Gas City 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 Gas City; ≈ 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Gas City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Gas City adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Gas City 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.
8.9% of Gas City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Gas City adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Gas City
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Gas City is better than Indiana on 0 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Gas City’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Gas City | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.7%19.3–26.3 | 20.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.4–17.5 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.7%16.5–21.1 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40%33–47.4 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14%12–16 | 13% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.9%35.8–44 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.7%35.5–44.2 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32%28.6–35.4 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.6%10.3–13.2 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.3%8.4–10.3 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6%6.7–8.6 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.7%8.3–11.3 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.4–4.3 | 3.5% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 24.9%20.8–29.3 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.6%14.6–20.8 | 15.7% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.6%22.9–32.5 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.1%13.2–19.4 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.9%32–44.2 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.3%6.5–10.4 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.7%77.2–83.8 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.7%58.3–65.1 | 61.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.5%83.1–87.6 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79%76.3–81.6 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.9%61–70.5 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.3%64.5–79.4 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28%24.1–32.1 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.7%28.8–38.9 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23%19.5–26.6 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.5%11.8–17.6 | 14.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.7%8.9–12.7 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.1%6.8–9.5 | 8.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.7%6.5–9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.9%7–11.1 | 8.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.7%29.2–38.7 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.8%13.6–18.4 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.5%14.2–19 | 15% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8%7–9 | 7.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.3%4.6–6 | 5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.1%7.9–10.6 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.5–4.7 | 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 Gas City
Is Gas City a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Gas City is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #400 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 39%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Gas City?
CDC estimates 40% of adults have obesity, likely between 33% and 47.4%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Gas City?
Marion General Hospital in Marion, 6.4 miles in a straight line from Gas City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Gas City have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.5–10.4%), 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 Gas City more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gas City.
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.