Photo: Chris Flook · CC BY-SA 4.0Geneva’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Geneva differs from Indiana on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 22 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Geneva. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Geneva
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Geneva
1 in 6 adults have COPD (16.7%), about twice the Indiana rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.5%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. Stroke is also above the state: 5.9%, vs 3.5% across Indiana. In all, Geneva runs above Indiana on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Geneva
45.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.2% across Indiana. Among those 65 and older, 38% have lost all their teeth (Indiana 15.4%). Checkups ↓
More Geneva adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (38%), vs 24.9% 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 Geneva’s likely range.
What’s behind Geneva’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Geneva is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of Geneva’s estimates fall in the lowest 5% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is smoking: 27.3% of adults, against 15.7% across Indiana and 11.8% nationally.
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’s median household income is $52,500; among the 6,642 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$66K), it’s healthier than 1%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Geneva compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.5% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Geneva adults…
Geneva runs above IN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Geneva adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
2.4 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Geneva
No hospital or community health center in Geneva 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; ≈ 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).
How Geneva adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Geneva runs above Indiana.
1 in 3 Geneva 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.
21% of Geneva adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Geneva and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva | D− | 46.5% | 19.7% | 27.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Geneva adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Geneva
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Geneva is better than Indiana on 2 and worse on 22; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Geneva’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Geneva | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 35.3%30.2–40.4 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.6%18.7–24.7 | 13.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.1%18.5–23.8 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 46.5%38.3–54.7 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 19.7%17–22.5 | 13% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 46.4%42–50.9 | 37.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.8%38.2–47.3 | 37.8% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 37.4%33.7–41.2 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.8%11.3–14.5 | 11.2% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.3%8.3–10.4 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 11.5%10–13.1 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 16.7%14–19.5 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.9%5.1–6.8 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 38%32.7–43.6 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 27.3%22.9–31.9 | 15.7% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 38%31.9–44.2 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.4%10.8–16.2 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.9%32.1–46 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.2%12.1–18.8 | 8.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.8%76.2–83 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 45.6%41.9–49.5 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.9%79.3–84.4 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.5%77.8–82.8 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 56.7%51.4–62.1 | 66.3% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.4%61–77.5 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.4%24.5–32.7 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.2%27.9–38.2 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.2%21.2–29 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 27.5%22.4–32.6 | 14.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.9%13.9–19.9 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.2%11–15.3 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.7%10.7–15 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21%16.8–25.3 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 46%40.3–51.9 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 25.6%21.9–29.5 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 22.4%19–25.7 | 15% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.4%9.9–12.9 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9.8%8.4–11.3 | 5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 14.6%12.3–16.9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.7%6.5–9.1 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
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
Is Geneva a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Geneva is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 1%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Geneva?
CDC estimates 46.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.3% and 54.7%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Geneva?
Indiana University Health Jay in Portland, 11.0 miles in a straight line from Geneva’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Geneva have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.1–18.8%), 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 more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Geneva.
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.