Photo: ANKAWÜ · CC BY-SA 3.0Jasonville’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Jasonville trails Indiana on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Jasonville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jasonville
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Jasonville
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.9%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.4%), vs 3.5% across Indiana. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.3%, vs 6.8% across Indiana. In all, Jasonville runs above Indiana on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Jasonville is in the bottom 1% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Jasonville is healthier than only 1% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
More Jasonville adults get no exercise
36.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Indiana. Habits ↓
More Jasonville adults live with a disability
43.3% of adults live with a disability, vs 31.1% across Indiana. The biggest difference is vision loss: 8.5% vs 5%. Disability ↓
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 Jasonville’s likely range.
What’s behind Jasonville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Jasonville is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of Jasonville’s estimates fall in the lowest 6% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is smoking: 26.6% of adults, against 15.7% across Indiana and 11.8% nationally.
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). Jasonville’s median household income is $41,328; among the 2,782 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($31K–$52K), it’s healthier than 5%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Jasonville adults…
Jasonville runs above IN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Jasonville adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Care in and near Jasonville
1 community health center in Jasonville, 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 Jasonville; ≈ 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 Jasonville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Jasonville adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Jasonville runs above Indiana.
1 in 3 Jasonville 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.
18.9% of Jasonville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Jasonville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasonville | D− | 45.6% | 17.7% | 26.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Every CDC estimate for Jasonville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Jasonville is better than Indiana on 0 and worse on 23; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Jasonville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Jasonville | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 32.2%28.1–36.8 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.8%17.4–22.4 | 13.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 22%19.6–24.6 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 45.6%38.4–53.1 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17.7%15.6–20.1 | 13% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 44.9%40.9–49.2 | 37.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.5%39.2–47.9 | 37.8% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 35.6%32.3–39.1 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.6%11.2–14.2 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.2%8.2–10.1 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.3%9.2–11.7 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 14.9%12.9–17.2 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.4%4.8–6 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 25.9%21.8–30.2 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 26.6%22.9–30.6 | 15.7% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 36.6%31.3–42.3 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.2–19.1 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.6%30–43.2 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.6%9.1–14.7 | 8.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.8%75.2–82 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50%46.1–53.8 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.5%78.9–84 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.2%76.7–81.6 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59%53.6–64.2 | 66.3% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 67.6%58.6–75.5 | 76.4% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.2%25.4–33.3 | 25.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 34%29.1–39.2 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.6%21.1–28.4 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 24.6%20.6–29.1 | 14.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.6%13.2–18.3 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.1%11.2–15 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.9%10.2–13.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.9%15.7–22.6 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 43.3%38.4–48.6 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 23%20–26.4 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.7%19–24.7 | 15% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.7%9.5–12 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.5%7.5–9.8 | 5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.7%11.9–15.7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.7%5.8–7.7 | 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 Jasonville
Is Jasonville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Jasonville is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 5%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Jasonville?
CDC estimates 45.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.4% and 53.1%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Jasonville?
Greene County General Hospital in Linton, 8.3 miles in a straight line from Jasonville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Jasonville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.1–14.7%), 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 Jasonville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Jasonville.
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.