Portland Mills Bridge · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Greene Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Greene Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 47872, 47989, 46175. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Greene Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Greene Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.3%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. Stroke is also above the state: 4.2%, vs 3.5% across Indiana. In all, Greene Township runs above Indiana on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Greene Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30.4%), vs 24.9% across Indiana. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Greene Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.7%), vs 15.7% 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 Greene Township’s likely range; Greene Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 47872, 47989, 46175, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Greene Township adults…
Greene Township runs above IN on 5 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Greene Township
No hospital or community health center in Greene 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 Greene 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 Greene Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Greene Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Greene Township runs above Indiana.
1 in 3 Greene 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.
12.7% of Greene Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Greene 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Union Township | D | 43.4% | 15.1% | 21.5% | ZIP codes |
| Washington Township | D | 42.3% | 14.3% | 21.4% | ZIP codes |
| Brown Township | C | 39.2% | 13.1% | 17.2% | ZIP codes |
| Clinton Township | C+ | 38% | 11.8% | 16.4% | ZIP codes |
Russell 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 Greene Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Greene Township
Why doesn’t Greene 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 Greene Township.
What hospital is closest to Greene Township?
Putnam County Hospital in Greencastle, 18.1 miles in a straight line from Greene Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Greene 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.