Salem Methodist Episcopal Church · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Helt Township is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns
Helt Township trails Indiana on 4 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 47847, 47842, 47854. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Helt Township
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Helt Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. Arthritis is also above the state: 33.7%, vs 28.3% across Indiana. In all, Helt Township runs above Indiana on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Helt Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Helt 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 ↓
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 Helt Township’s likely range; Helt Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 47847, 47842, 47854, 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 Helt Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Helt Township is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 45% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 21%).
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). Helt Township’s median household income is $61,204; among the 9,228 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 39%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Helt Township adults…
Helt Township runs above IN on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Helt Township
No hospital or community health center in Helt 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 Helt 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Helt Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Helt Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Helt 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.
8% of Helt Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Helt Township and the towns around it
Helt Township has the best Health Grade of the 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helt Township | C | 40% | 14% | 17.8% | ZIP codes |
| Wabash Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Reserve Township | D | 43.3% | 16.4% | 21.9% | ZIP codes |
| Clinton Township | C− | 40.9% | 14.7% | 19% | ZIP 47842 |
| Vermillion Township | — | — | — | — |
Wabash Township and Vermillion 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 Helt Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Helt Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Helt Township is better than Indiana on 0 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Helt Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Helt Township | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.8%18.8–25.1 | 20.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.3–17.2 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%15.8–20.1 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40%32.2–48.2 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14%12.1–16.1 | 13% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 40.8%36.5–45.2 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.8%36.4–45.3 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.7%30.2–37.4 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.1–12.8 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.8%8.8–10.8 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.1%7.2–9.1 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.7%8.4–11.1 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.5–4.4 | 3.5% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.4%10.9–16.3 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.8%15–20.8 | 15.7% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.4%21.8–31.3 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%12.9–18.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36%29.2–43.3 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.4%6–9.1 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81%77.8–84.1 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.7%59–66.4 | 61.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.8%84.8–88.5 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.9%77.2–82.4 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.2%62.1–72.2 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.3%66.1–81.4 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.9%22.3–29.8 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.3%27.3–37.7 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.1%18.7–26 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.1%10.7–15.8 | 14.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.9%8.3–11.7 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.6%6.4–8.8 | 8.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7%6–8.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8%6.4–9.7 | 8.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.8%29.2–38.5 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.2%13.9–18.6 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.5%13.5–17.6 | 15% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.3%7.4–9.4 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5%4.5–5.7 | 5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.6%7.5–9.8 | 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 Helt Township
Is Helt Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Helt Township is healthier than 26% 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 Helt Township?
CDC estimates 40% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.2% and 48.2%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Helt Township?
Union Hospital Clinton in Clinton, 8.1 miles in a straight line from Helt Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Helt Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6–9.1%), 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 Helt 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 Helt 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.