Photo: ONUnicorn · CC BY-SA 4.0Within Indiana, Ingalls is healthier than 87% of graded towns
Ingalls differs from Indiana on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ingalls. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ingalls
Ingalls looks healthier next to Indiana than next to the country
It’s healthier than 87% of the 589 Indiana towns we grade, but 66% of towns nationwide. Much of Indiana scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Stroke and heart disease are less common in Ingalls
Ingalls runs below Indiana on six chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.5% vs 3.5%), heart disease (4.9% vs 6.8%) and diabetes (9.6% vs 13%). A young population is part of it: only 12% of residents are 65 or older (Indiana 17%). 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 Ingalls’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Ingalls’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ingalls is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns, #77 of 589 in Indiana. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 85% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 24%).
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). Ingalls’ median household income is $74,236; among the 10,846 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($56K–$93K), it’s healthier than 79%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Ingalls adults…
Ingalls runs below IN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Ingalls residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Indiana. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Ingalls
No hospital or community health center in Ingalls 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 Ingalls; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ingalls adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Ingalls adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Ingalls 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.
6.5% of Ingalls adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Ingalls and the towns around it
Ingalls’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ingalls | B+ | 33.4% | 9.6% | 15.7% | CDC place |
| Pendleton | B+ | 32.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | CDC place |
| Green Township | B+ | 34.8% | 10.8% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
| Fall Creek Township | B− | 34.9% | 11.8% | 16.9% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ingalls adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ingalls
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ingalls is better than Indiana on 8 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Ingalls’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ingalls | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.9%14.1–19.9 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12%10.4–13.9 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.6%16.1–21.1 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.4%27.6–39.3 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.6%8.2–11 | 13% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.9%28.4–35.6 | 37.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.5%30.8–38.3 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.8%22–27.7 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.3%9.9–12.7 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.9%6.2–7.6 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.9%4.3–5.6 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.1%5.1–7.2 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.2–2.9 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.9%11.5–16.8 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.7%12.5–19.1 | 15.7% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.6%18.7–27.1 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18%14.9–21.2 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.5%32.5–42.9 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.3%5.6–9.3 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.5%73.9–80.7 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.7%59.3–66.1 | 61.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.8%82.3–87 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.5%69.3–75.5 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67%62.9–71.2 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.3%67.3–80.6 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28%24.2–31.9 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.3%28.9–38 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.5%19–26.2 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.8%9.2–14.9 | 14.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.1%8–12.3 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.1%5.8–8.5 | 8.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.7%5.5–8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.5%4.8–8.3 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.5%22.6–30.8 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.1%8.5–11.9 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.5%12.2–17 | 15% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.5%4.8–6.2 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.7%3.2–4.3 | 5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.9%5.8–8.1 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.4–3.2 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Ingalls
Is Ingalls a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ingalls is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #77 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 79%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ingalls?
CDC estimates 33.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.6% and 39.3%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ingalls?
Ascension St. Vincent Fishers in Fishers, 7.5 miles in a straight line from Ingalls’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ingalls have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.6–9.3%), 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 Ingalls more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ingalls.
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.