Photo: Chris Flook · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Hardinsburg residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hardinsburg, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hardinsburg. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hardinsburg
Hardinsburg is short on primary care and mental health care
Hardinsburg’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 ↓
Cancer runs high in Hardinsburg
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.8%), vs 8.3% across Indiana. 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 Hardinsburg’s likely range.
Care in and near Hardinsburg
No hospital or community health center in Hardinsburg 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 Hardinsburg; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Hardinsburg adults…
Hardinsburg runs above IN on 1 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hardinsburg adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Hardinsburg adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Hardinsburg 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.
7.4% of Hardinsburg adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Hardinsburg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Posey Township | C | 40.3% | 13.4% | 18.2% | ZIP codes |
| Madison Township | — | — | — | — |
Madison 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 Hardinsburg adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hardinsburg
Why doesn’t Hardinsburg have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hardinsburg.
What hospital is closest to Hardinsburg?
Indiana University Health Paoli Hospital in Paoli, 12.9 miles in a straight line from Hardinsburg’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Hardinsburg?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sichc Marengo in Marengo, 10.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hardinsburg.
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.