Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Homecroft residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Homecroft, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Homecroft. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Homecroft
Binge drinking is the habit Homecroft doesn’t win on
19.5% of adults binge drink, vs 16.6% across Indiana, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Homecroft is an active town
Only 17.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Indiana. Habits ↓
Homecroft keeps up with checkups
It beats Indiana on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (71.8% vs 61.2%) and cholesterol checks (89.6% vs 85.8%). 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 Homecroft’s likely range.
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 Homecroft adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Out of every 100 Homecroft adults…
Homecroft runs below IN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Homecroft
No hospital or community health center in Homecroft 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 Homecroft; ≈ 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 Homecroft adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Homecroft does better than Indiana.
3 in 10 Homecroft 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.
3.7% of Homecroft adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Homecroft and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Homecroft adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Homecroft
Why doesn’t Homecroft have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Homecroft.
What hospital is closest to Homecroft?
Community Hospital South in Indianapolis, 2.4 miles in a straight line from Homecroft’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Homecroft?
37 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Epler Parke BH Services in Indianapolis, 1.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Homecroft.
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.