Wertz-Bestle Farm · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, German Township is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns
German Township trails Indiana on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 46628. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in German Township
Making ends meet is harder in German Township
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (23%), vs 14.7% across Indiana. Utility shut-off threats (14.2% vs 8.4%) and housing insecurity (17.6% vs 11.2%) are higher too. 17% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in German Township
53.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.2% across Indiana. Among those 65 and older, 18.8% have lost all their teeth (Indiana 15.4%). Checkups ↓
More German Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30.7%), 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 German Township’s likely range; German Township’s figures come from ZIP code 46628, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind German Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, German Township is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns, #478 of 589 in Indiana. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 38% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 11%).
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). German Township’s median household income is $74,918; among the 10,847 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($56K–$94K), it’s healthier than 8%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17% of German Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Keeping up with care
Share of German Township 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.
8.8 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 German Township adults…
German Township runs above IN on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near German Township
No hospital or community health center in German 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 German 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).
How German Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, German Township runs above Indiana.
1 in 3 German 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.
German Township and the towns around it
German Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| German Township | C− | 39.9% | 15.8% | 17.8% | ZIP 46628 |
| Portage Township | D | 39.2% | 15.2% | 18.1% | ZIP codes |
| Clay Township | B+ | 32.3% | 11.4% | 12.3% | ZIP codes |
| Warren Township | C− | 38.8% | 15.6% | 17.7% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of German Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for German Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, German Township is better than Indiana on 0 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside German Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | German Township | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.5%23.1–28.2 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13.4–16.7 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.5%17.6–21.8 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.9%35.3–45.3 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.8%14.2–17.7 | 13% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.7%38.6–45.3 | 37.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.5%35.2–42.2 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.2%26.6–32.2 | 28.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12%10.7–13.5 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.6%6.9–8.3 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7%6.4–7.7 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9%8.1–9.9 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.9–4.5 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.8%15.9–22 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.8%15.8–20.1 | 15.7% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.7%27.2–34.5 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.8%12.5–17.5 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.7%37.1–46.5 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.5%9.2–11.9 | 8.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.3%78.6–84 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.9%50.6–57.2 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.8%84.2–87.3 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.4%75.9–80.8 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65%60.7–69.2 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.9%66.1–79.2 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.5%23.5–29.9 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.5%31.6–39.7 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.6%24.4–31 | 23.2% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 23%20.7–25.4 | 14.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.6%15.6–19.6 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14.2%12.7–15.8 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.8%10.6–13.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17%15.2–18.9 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.6%32.2–39.4 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.9%15.2–18.9 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.2%15.5–19.1 | 15% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.9%6.2–7.7 | 7.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.9%6.4–7.5 | 5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.1%9.2–11.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.2%4.8–5.7 | 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 German Township
Is German Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, German Township is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns: C− for health, #478 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 8%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in German Township?
CDC estimates 39.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.3% and 45.3%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to German Township?
Memorial Hospital of South Bend in South Bend, 4.3 miles in a straight line from German Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in German Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.2–11.9%), 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 German Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in German 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.