Photo: Chris Flook · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Grabill is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns
Grabill differs from Indiana on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Grabill. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Grabill
Grabill is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Grabill is healthier than 72%. Against the 10,143 towns with similar household incomes ($50K–$83K), it’s healthier than 91%. Health Grade ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Grabill doesn’t win on
19.4% of adults binge drink, vs 16.6% across Indiana, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Grabill is an active town
Only 18.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Indiana. Habits ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Grabill
Grabill runs below Indiana on diabetes (10.3% vs 13%), stroke (2.8% vs 3.5%) and heart disease (5.5% vs 6.8%). Conditions ↓
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 Grabill’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Grabill’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Grabill is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 88% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 40%).
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). Grabill’s median household income is $66,563; among the 10,143 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($50K–$83K), it’s healthier than 91%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
0.5 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Grabill adults…
Grabill runs below IN on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Grabill
No hospital or community health center in Grabill 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 Grabill; ≈ 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 Grabill adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Grabill adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Grabill runs above Indiana.
1 in 3 Grabill 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.
5.7% of Grabill adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Grabill and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grabill | B+ | 36.9% | 10.3% | 12.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Grabill adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Grabill
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Grabill is better than Indiana on 13 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Grabill’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Grabill | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.4%13.5–19.8 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.7%10–13.8 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%15.3–20 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.9%32.8–41.1 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.3%8.8–11.8 | 13% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.6%29.8–35.5 | 37.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.9%31–36.8 | 37.8% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 24.7%22.2–27.1 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.2–12.8 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8%7.2–8.8 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%4.7–6.3 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.6%5.4–8.1 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.4–3.2 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.2%11.7–16.9 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.9%9.9–16.1 | 15.7% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 18.9%15.6–22.7 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.4%16.8–22.1 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.3%28.5–36.1 | 37.1% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.1%5.3–9.5 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.3%75.3–80.9 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.7%63.8–69.5 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.6%83.1–87.9 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.9%72.1–77.4 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.4%62.1–70.4 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.6%65.5–78.8 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.2%25.2–31.3 | 25.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 31.8%28.1–35.9 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21%17.9–24.4 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.7%8.1–13.9 | 14.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.9%7–11 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.7%5.5–8.1 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.3%5.1–7.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.7%4.1–7.8 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.5%23.7–31.7 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11%9–13.3 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.4%12–17.1 | 15% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6%5.2–6.9 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.2–4.6 | 5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.1%5.8–8.6 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.4–3.5 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Grabill
Is Grabill a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Grabill is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 91%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Grabill?
CDC estimates 36.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.8% and 41.1%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Grabill?
Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, 7.0 miles in a straight line from Grabill’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Grabill have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.3–9.5%), 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 Grabill more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Grabill.
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.