Where Gill Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gill Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 47861, 47882, 47838. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gill Township
COPD and heart disease run high in Gill Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. In all, Gill Township runs above Indiana on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Gill Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.9%), vs 15.7% across Indiana. Habits ↓
Gill Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Gill Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Gill Township’s likely range; Gill Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 47861, 47882, 47838, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Gill Township adults…
Gill Township runs above IN on 3 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 Gill Township
No hospital or community health center in Gill 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 Gill 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 Gill Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Gill Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Gill 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.
10.2% of Gill Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Gill 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haddon Township | D | 47.4% | 14.8% | 24.2% | ZIP codes |
| Turman Township | C− | 42.5% | 14.3% | 18.8% | ZIP codes |
| Hamilton Township | D | 42.9% | 14.6% | 19.2% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Gill Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gill Township
Why doesn’t Gill 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 Gill Township.
What hospital is closest to Gill Township?
Sullivan County Community Hospital in Sullivan, 8.6 miles in a straight line from Gill Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gill 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.