Where Green Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Green Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 46928, 46986, 46036. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Green Township
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Green Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. Cancer is also above the state: 10.6%, vs 8.3% across Indiana. In all, Green Township runs above Indiana on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Indiana 17%), and heart disease, COPD and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Green Township, and more people treating it
43.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Indiana 37.8%), but 81.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Green Township’s likely range; Green Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 46928, 46986, 46036, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Green Township adults…
Green Township runs above IN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Green Township is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Indiana. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Green Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Green Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Care in and near Green Township
No hospital or community health center in Green 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 Green 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Green Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Green 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.
9.1% of Green Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Green 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Duck Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wildcat Township | C | 37.7% | 13.6% | 17.1% | ZIP codes |
| Union Township | B | 33.8% | 13.1% | 15.2% | ZIP codes |
| Sims Township | C+ | 38.9% | 13.9% | 15.1% | ZIP codes |
Liberty Township and Duck 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 Green Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Green Township
Why doesn’t Green 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 Green Township.
What hospital is closest to Green Township?
Ascension St. Vincent Mercy in Elwood, 10.6 miles in a straight line from Green 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 Green 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.