Within Indiana, Hanover Township is healthier than 88% of graded towns
Hanover Township differs from Indiana on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 18 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 46303, 46311, 46373, 46307. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hanover Township
Hanover Township looks healthier next to Indiana than next to the country
It’s healthier than 88% of the 589 Indiana towns we grade, but 67% of towns nationwide. Much of Indiana scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Hanover Township doesn’t win on
19.9% of adults binge drink, vs 16.6% across Indiana, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Hanover Township’s lead shrinks
Hanover Township is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns, but 48% of the 8,153 towns with similar household incomes ($77K–$129K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Hanover Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Indiana on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (64.2% vs 61.2%) and cholesterol checks (87.7% vs 85.8%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Hanover Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Indiana. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Hanover Township’s likely range; Hanover Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 46303, 46311, 46373, 46307, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Hanover Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hanover Township is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns, #74 of 589 in Indiana. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 78% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 47%).
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). Hanover Township’s median household income is $102,823; among the 8,153 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($77K–$129K), it’s healthier than 48%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
0.6 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Hanover Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.5% of Hanover Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Out of every 100 Hanover Township adults…
Hanover Township runs below IN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Hanover Township
No hospital or community health center in Hanover 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 Hanover 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).
How Hanover Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hanover Township does better than Indiana.
3 in 10 Hanover 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.
Hanover Township and the towns around it
Hanover Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover Township | B+ | 35% | 11.1% | 15.1% | ZIP codes |
| St. John Township | B+ | 34.6% | 11.9% | 13.5% | ZIP codes |
| West Creek Township | B | 35.4% | 11.3% | 15.9% | ZIP codes |
| Center Township | B+ | 34.9% | 11.3% | 14.3% | ZIP codes |
| St. John | A− | 33.8% | 11.2% | 12.9% | CDC place |
| Cedar Lake | B | 35.4% | 10.6% | 15.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hanover Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hanover Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hanover Township is better than Indiana on 18 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Hanover Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hanover Township | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.2%15.4–19.3 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.6–14.5 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.7–18.2 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35%31.3–38.9 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.1%9.9–12.4 | 13% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 33.6%30.9–36.4 | 37.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.7%31.9–37.6 | 37.8% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 26.9%24.6–29.2 | 28.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11%9.9–12.3 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.8%8.1–9.7 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.4–6.6 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 7.1%6.3–7.9 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.2 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.7%10.7–14.6 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.1%13.1–17.1 | 15.7% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21%18.5–23.7 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.9%17.4–22.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.2%36–42.3 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.7%5.7–7.9 | 8.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.3%75.6–80.9 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.2%61.5–66.7 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.7%86.2–89.2 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.9%74.2–79.4 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.8%67.6–73.6 | 66.3% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.5%75.2–83.4 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.1%19.6–24.7 | 25.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 29.9%26.7–33.2 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.7%20.1–25.5 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.8%9.4–12.5 | 14.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.5%7.3–9.7 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.4%5.7–7.4 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.9%5.2–6.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.5%4.7–6.6 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.2%23.5–29 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.9%10.5–13.3 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13%11.5–14.4 | 15% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.9–7.4 | 7.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.5–4.2 | 5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.7%5.9–7.5 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.7–3.3 | 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 Hanover Township
Is Hanover Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hanover Township is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #74 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 48%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hanover Township?
CDC estimates 35% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.3% and 38.9%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hanover Township?
Franciscan Health Crown Point in Crown Point, 5.9 miles in a straight line from Hanover Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hanover Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.7–7.9%), 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 Hanover Township 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 Hanover 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.