Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Hamilton Township is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns
Hamilton Township differs from Indiana on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 47882, 47879. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hamilton Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Hamilton Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.5% across Indiana. In all, Hamilton Township runs above Indiana on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Hamilton Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Hamilton 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 ↓
Smoking is more common in Hamilton Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.2%), 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 Hamilton Township’s likely range; Hamilton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 47882, 47879, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Hamilton Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hamilton Township is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns, #488 of 589 in Indiana. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 30% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 8%).
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). Hamilton Township’s median household income is $54,885; among the 7,380 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$69K), it’s healthier than 26%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Hamilton Township compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.2% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Hamilton Township adults…
Hamilton Township runs above IN on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Hamilton Township
1 hospital in Hamilton Township, 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 Hamilton 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.
0.3 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Hamilton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Hamilton Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Hamilton 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.
9.9% of Hamilton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Hamilton Township and the towns around it
Hamilton Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 6 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Township | D | 42.9% | 14.6% | 19.2% | ZIP codes |
| Cass Township | D | 42.6% | 14.7% | 19% | ZIP codes |
| Jackson Township | D | 43% | 14.6% | 20.4% | ZIP codes |
| Gill Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Turman Township | C− | 42.5% | 14.3% | 18.8% | ZIP codes |
| Curry Township | D | 42.8% | 14.4% | 20.2% | ZIP codes |
| Haddon Township | D | 47.4% | 14.8% | 24.2% | ZIP codes |
Gill Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hamilton Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hamilton Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hamilton Township is better than Indiana on 1 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Hamilton Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hamilton Township | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24%21.2–27.2 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.5–18.3 | 13.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.6%16.5–20.6 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.9%34.7–50.9 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.6%12.8–16.7 | 13% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 41.9%37.6–46.1 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.7%37.3–46.1 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.4%30–36.9 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.8%10.5–13.2 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%9–10.8 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.6%7.8–9.6 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11%9.8–12.2 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%4–4.8 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.3%15.9–22.9 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.2%16.6–21.9 | 15.7% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28.6%24.1–33.3 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.2%12.4–18.1 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.1%29.1–43.2 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.3%7.1–9.9 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.3%76.9–83.3 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58%54.1–61.7 | 61.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.5%83.7–87.2 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.2%77.7–82.5 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.1%60.8–70.8 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.5%64.1–79.7 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.4%22.8–30.2 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.4%26.7–36.6 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.8%18.7–25.6 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.6%13.3–18.2 | 14.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.2%9.5–13 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.7%7.6–9.9 | 8.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.2%7.2–9.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.9%8.4–11.6 | 8.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36%31.6–40.5 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.8%15.7–20.2 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.7%14.8–18.6 | 15% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.1%8–10.1 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.8%5.2–6.4 | 5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.8%8.7–11.1 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%4.1–5 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Hamilton Township
Is Hamilton Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hamilton Township is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns: ≈ D for health, #488 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 26%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hamilton Township?
CDC estimates 42.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.7% and 50.9%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hamilton Township?
Sullivan County Community Hospital in Sullivan, 1.5 miles in a straight line from Hamilton Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Hamilton Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.1–9.9%), 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 Hamilton Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hamilton 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. 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.