On CDC estimates, Henry Township is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns
Henry Township trails Indiana on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 47362. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Henry Township
More Henry Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30.2%), vs 24.9% across Indiana. There are 13 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in Henry Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.2%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. In all, Henry Township runs above Indiana on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Henry Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.1%), vs 15.7% across Indiana. Habits ↓
Henry Township has a top-rated hospital
Henry County Memorial Hospital is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. 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 Henry Township’s likely range; Henry Township’s figures come from ZIP code 47362, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Henry Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Henry Township is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns, #491 of 589 in Indiana. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 23% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 4%).
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). Henry Township’s median household income is $58,355; among the 8,468 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($44K–$73K), it’s healthier than 20%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
13 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Henry Township adults…
Henry Township runs above IN on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Henry Township
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Henry 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 Henry 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Henry Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Henry Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Henry 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.
10.2% of Henry Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Henry Township and the towns around it
Henry Township’s Health Grade ranks 7th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Township | D | 44.3% | 14.1% | 19.1% | ZIP 47362 |
| Prairie Township | C− | 43.3% | 14% | 18% | ZIP codes |
| Spiceland Township | C | 42.6% | 13.2% | 17% | ZIP codes |
| Greensboro Township | C− | 43.9% | 14.1% | 18.8% | ZIP codes |
| Harrison Township | C− | 43.2% | 13.7% | 18.3% | ZIP codes |
| Liberty Township | D | 43.5% | 14.1% | 19% | ZIP codes |
| Franklin Township | C | 42.7% | 13.3% | 17.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Henry Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Henry Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Henry Township is better than Indiana on 0 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Henry Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Henry Township | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.4%20.7–26.1 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%14.1–17.7 | 13.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.8%16.8–20.8 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44.3%37.1–51.7 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.1%12.3–15.9 | 13% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 41.6%37.7–45.7 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.8%36.7–45 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.1%29–35.4 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.2–12.9 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.3%8.4–10.1 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.2%7.4–9 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.2%9.2–11.2 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.8–4.4 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.7%14.7–21.2 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.1%16.7–21.4 | 15.7% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.2%25.8–34.7 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.4–19 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42%35.6–48.5 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.1%7.8–10.6 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.2%75.9–82.3 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.5%54–61.3 | 61.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.1%83.3–86.8 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.4%75.8–80.9 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.7%59.9–69.6 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.4%67–81.3 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.9%23.4–30.7 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.4%29.9–39.6 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24%20.8–27.8 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.8%13.8–18.3 | 14.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.7%10.1–13.5 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.9%7.8–10.1 | 8.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.3%7.4–9.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.2%8.9–11.8 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.6%31.5–39.8 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.5%14.5–18.5 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17%15.2–18.8 | 15% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.5%7.6–9.4 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.6%5.1–6.1 | 5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.4%8.4–10.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%4–4.8 | 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 Henry Township
Is Henry Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Henry Township is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns: D for health, #491 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 20%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Henry Township?
CDC estimates 44.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 37.1% and 51.7%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Henry Township?
Henry County Memorial Hospital in New Castle, 2.1 miles in a straight line from Henry Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Henry Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.8–10.6%), 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 Henry Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Henry 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.