Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Jalapa residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Jalapa, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Jalapa. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jalapa
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Jalapa
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.3%), vs 8.3% across Indiana. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. Arthritis is also above the state: 35.6%, vs 28.3% across Indiana. In all, Jalapa runs above Indiana on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Jalapa, and more people treating it
44.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Indiana 37.8%), but 83% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Jalapa adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Indiana. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Jalapa’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Jalapa adults…
Jalapa runs above IN on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Jalapa adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.3% of Jalapa adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Care in and near Jalapa
No hospital or community health center in Jalapa 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 Jalapa; ≈ 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.
How Jalapa adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Jalapa does better than Indiana.
3 in 10 Jalapa 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.
Jalapa 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 Jalapa adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Jalapa
Why doesn’t Jalapa have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Jalapa.
What hospital is closest to Jalapa?
Marion General Hospital in Marion, 5.8 miles in a straight line from Jalapa’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 Jalapa?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Meridian Health Services in Marion, 5.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Jalapa.
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.