On CDC estimates, Hamilton is healthier than 34% of U.S. towns
Hamilton differs from Indiana on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hamilton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hamilton
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Hamilton
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.5%), vs 8.3% across Indiana. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. Arthritis is also above the state: 36.4%, vs 28.3% across Indiana. In all, Hamilton runs above Indiana on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (Indiana 17%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Hamilton, and more people treating it
44.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Indiana 37.8%), but 82.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Hamilton keeps up with checkups
It beats Indiana on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.8% vs 79.7%) and cholesterol checks (89.6% vs 85.8%). 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 Hamilton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Hamilton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hamilton is healthier than 34% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 65% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 12%).
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’s median household income is $69,761; among the 10,498 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($52K–$87K), it’s healthier than 39%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Hamilton compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 6.5% (U.S. 11%); checkup in the past year, 82.8% (U.S. 77.4%); cholesterol check in 5 years, 89.6% (U.S. 87.1%).
Out of every 100 Hamilton adults…
Hamilton runs above IN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Hamilton is an older town: 27% 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 Hamilton as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hamilton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Care in and near Hamilton
No hospital or community health center in Hamilton 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 Hamilton; ≈ 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 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Hamilton adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
3 in 10 Hamilton 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.
6.3% of Hamilton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Hamilton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | C | 37.7% | 15.6% | 16.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hamilton adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hamilton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hamilton is better than Indiana on 9 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Hamilton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hamilton | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.6%18.7–24.8 | 20.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.8–17.6 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.5–18 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.7%31.5–44.3 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.6%13.7–17.7 | 13% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 44.2%40.4–48.1 | 37.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 44.8%40.8–48.7 | 37.8% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 36.4%33.1–39.8 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.3%10.2–12.6 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.5%10.4–12.6 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.9%7.9–9.9 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.1%8.7–11.7 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.3%3.8–4.7 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.5%12.9–18.5 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.4%13.9–19.1 | 15.7% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.9%22.1–30.2 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.4%12.2–16.9 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.5%30.9–42.4 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.5%5.3–8 | 8.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.8%80.1–85.3 | 79.7% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.4%60.3–66.6 | 61.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.6%88.1–91 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.4%80–84.7 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.7%67.5–75.8 | 66.3% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.2%67.4–80.3 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.2%22.1–28.6 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.2%26.1–34.4 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.3%18.3–24.6 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.1%9.2–13.4 | 14.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.5%7.2–10 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.4%5.5–7.4 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.9%5.1–6.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.3%5.1–7.7 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.3%28.3–36.5 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.8%14.5–19.4 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.6%12.1–15.4 | 15% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.9%7.9–9.9 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.2–5.5 | 5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8%7–9.1 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.5–4.6 | 3.7% | 3.8% | About the same |
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
Is Hamilton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hamilton is healthier than 34% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 39%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hamilton?
CDC estimates 37.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.5% and 44.3%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hamilton?
Cameron Health in Angola, 7.7 miles in a straight line from Hamilton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hamilton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.3–8%), 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 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.
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.