Photo: WhisperToMe · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Greencastle is healthier than 92%
Greencastle differs from Indiana on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Greencastle. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Greencastle
Greencastle is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Greencastle is healthier than 64%. Against the 7,596 towns with similar household incomes ($42K–$69K), it’s healthier than 92%. Health Grade ↓
Greencastle looks healthier next to Indiana than next to the country
It’s healthier than 85% of the 589 Indiana towns we grade, but 64% of towns nationwide. Much of Indiana scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Diabetes and high blood pressure are less common in Greencastle
Greencastle runs below Indiana on four chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (10.2% vs 13%), high blood pressure (31.2% vs 37.8%) and stroke (2.9% vs 3.5%). 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 Greencastle’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Greencastle’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Greencastle is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns, #87 of 589 in Indiana. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 78% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 16%).
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). Greencastle’s median household income is $55,565; among the 7,596 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($42K–$69K), it’s healthier than 92%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Few Indiana towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Greencastle is healthier than 85% of graded towns, against 64% nationally.
Out of every 100 Greencastle adults…
Greencastle runs below IN on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Greencastle
1 community health center in Greencastle, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Greencastle; ≈ 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.
1.8 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Greencastle adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Greencastle adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Greencastle 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.
6.4% of Greencastle adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Greencastle and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greencastle | B | 34.6% | 10.2% | 13.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Greencastle adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Greencastle
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Greencastle is better than Indiana on 8 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Greencastle’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Greencastle | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.8%15.4–20.6 | 20.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.5%10.9–14.1 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.2%17–21.5 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.6%27.6–42.3 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.2%8.9–11.7 | 13% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.2%27.8–34.9 | 37.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.5%30.7–38.4 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.5%21.9–27.3 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.6%10.2–13 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.6%6.9–8.4 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7%5.1–6.4 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.9%6–7.8 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.6–3.2 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.8%11.4–16.7 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.4%11.4–15.6 | 15.7% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 22.8%19–27.1 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.4%14.4–20.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.9%31.7–44.7 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.7%6.2–9.3 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.7%74.1–81.2 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62%58.4–65.5 | 61.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.1%79.6–84.5 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75%72.6–77.3 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67%62.2–71.5 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78%70.9–84.2 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.9%23.2–30.9 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.5%30.6–41 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.6%19.4–26.3 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.6%10.6–15.2 | 14.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.6%8.1–11.3 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.7%5.8–7.7 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.5%6.5–8.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.4%5.3–7.8 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31%27–35.6 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.9%10.2–13.6 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.2%14.2–18.5 | 15% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.5%5.8–7.3 | 7.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.8–4.8 | 5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.1%7.1–9.3 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.6–3.3 | 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 Greencastle
Is Greencastle a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Greencastle is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #87 of 589 in Indiana. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Greencastle?
CDC estimates 34.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.6% and 42.3%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Greencastle?
Putnam County Hospital in Greencastle, 1.4 miles in a straight line from Greencastle’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Greencastle have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.2–9.3%), 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 Greencastle 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 Greencastle.
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.