Where Hickory Grove Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hickory Grove Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 47944, 47917. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hickory Grove Township
COPD and heart disease run high in Hickory Grove Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.9%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. In all, Hickory Grove Township runs above Indiana on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
1 in 9 working-age adults in Hickory Grove Township has no health insurance
11.6% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.9% across Indiana. 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 Hickory Grove Township’s likely range; Hickory Grove Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 47944, 47917, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Hickory Grove Township adults…
Hickory Grove Township runs above IN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hickory Grove Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Care in and near Hickory Grove Township
No hospital or community health center in Hickory Grove 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 Hickory Grove 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.
18 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Hickory Grove Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Hickory Grove 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.
9.8% of Hickory Grove Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Hickory Grove Township 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Township | C− | 42.7% | 14.2% | 18.5% | ZIP codes |
| Prairie Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Parish Grove Township | — | — | — | — |
Prairie Township and Parish Grove 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 Hickory Grove Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hickory Grove Township
Why doesn’t Hickory Grove Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hickory Grove Township.
What hospital is closest to Hickory Grove Township?
Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center in Hoopeston, 10.3 miles in a straight line from Hickory Grove Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hickory Grove 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. 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.