Scipio Covered Bridge · Photo: Jacob Hilt · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Geneva Township is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns
On every measure CDC estimates, Geneva Township looks like Indiana as a whole.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 47273, 47265, 47232, 47283. How CDC estimates town health
What’s behind Geneva Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Geneva Township is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns, #353 of 589 in Indiana. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 47% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 19%).
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). Geneva Township’s median household income is $69,880; among the 10,520 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($52K–$87K), it’s healthier than 27%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Geneva Township adults…
On every condition, Geneva Township is about the same as Indiana. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Geneva Township residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Indiana. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Geneva Township
No hospital or community health center in Geneva 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 Geneva 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.
2.3 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Geneva Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Geneva Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Geneva 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.
7.8% of Geneva Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Geneva Township and the towns around it
Geneva Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva Township | C | 40.3% | 13.5% | 18.1% | ZIP codes |
| Sand Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Spencer Township | C− | 41% | 13.9% | 19.4% | ZIP codes |
| Rock Creek Township | C+ | 39.4% | 13.2% | 15.4% | ZIP codes |
| Sand Creek Township | C+ | 39.9% | 12.8% | 15.9% | ZIP codes |
| Center Township | D | 41.5% | 14.2% | 20.1% | ZIP 47265 |
| Country Squire Lakes | D− | 44.5% | 14.9% | 24.8% | CDC place |
Sand Creek 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 Geneva Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Geneva Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Geneva Township is better than Indiana on 0 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Geneva Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Geneva Township | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.5%18.6–24.4 | 20.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.1%13.2–16.9 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.3–20.4 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.3%32.9–47.7 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.5%11.7–15.3 | 13% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.7%35.5–43.7 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.7%35.4–43.8 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.6%28.3–35 | 28.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.1–12.8 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.1%8.3–10 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.5–8.1 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.2%8–10.4 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.3–4 | 3.5% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.8%13.9–20 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.1%15.4–20.9 | 15.7% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.1%22–30.5 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.3%13.5–19.3 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.3%29.9–42.9 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.1%6.6–9.7 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.1%76.8–83 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.8%58.2–65.3 | 61.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.1%84.2–87.9 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.5%75.8–80.9 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.7%61.9–71.3 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.8%67–81.4 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.5%22.9–30.2 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.5%27.8–37.4 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.7%19.4–26.2 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.4%11.2–15.8 | 14.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.3%8.7–12 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.5%6.4–8.6 | 8.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.1%6.2–8.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.8%6.5–9.4 | 8.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.2%29–37.6 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.3%13.2–17.5 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.6%13.7–17.5 | 15% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.8%6.9–8.7 | 7.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.3–5.4 | 5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.4%7.4–9.5 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.4–4.4 | 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 Geneva Township
Is Geneva Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Geneva Township is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #353 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 27%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Geneva Township?
CDC estimates 40.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.9% and 47.7%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Geneva Township?
Ascension St. Vincent Jennings in North Vernon, 6.4 miles in a straight line from Geneva Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Geneva Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.6–9.7%), 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 Geneva Township 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 Geneva 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.