Photo: Evking22 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Jefferson Township is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns
Jefferson Township differs from Indiana on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 47471, 47424. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jefferson Township
What’s behind Jefferson Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Jefferson Township is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 36% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 17%).
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). Jefferson Township’s median household income is $64,250; among the 9,766 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($48K–$80K), it’s healthier than 23%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Jefferson Township compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.1% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Jefferson Township adults…
Jefferson Township runs above IN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Jefferson Township
No hospital or community health center in Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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.
3.8 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Jefferson Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Jefferson Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Jefferson 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.
8.5% of Jefferson Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Jefferson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Township | C− | 40.1% | 14.4% | 18.6% | ZIP codes |
| Highland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Jefferson Township | C− | 41.4% | 15% | 19.1% | ZIP codes |
| Smith Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Fairplay Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Richland Township | C | 39.7% | 13.7% | 18.3% | ZIP 47424 |
Highland Township, Smith Township and Fairplay 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 Jefferson Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Jefferson Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Jefferson Township is better than Indiana on 1 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Jefferson Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Jefferson Township | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.3%20.4–26.6 | 20.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%14–17.9 | 13.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%16.2–20.3 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.1%33.6–46.8 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.4%12.6–16.3 | 13% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 41.2%37.4–45.2 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.1%39.1–47.1 | 37.8% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 33.4%30.2–36.8 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.4–13 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9.1–11 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.4%7.5–9.4 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.4%9.1–11.8 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.8–4.6 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.6%18.1–25.5 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.6%16–21.5 | 15.7% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.6%23.3–32.1 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%14.1–19.6 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.2%28.6–40 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.4%6.9–10 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.2%77.2–82.9 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.2%56.7–63.6 | 61.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.3%84.6–88 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.1%77.6–82.4 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.7%63.3–72 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.6%67.4–80.8 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.3%23–29.8 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.2%27.8–36.7 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.1%19.9–26.4 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.2%11.9–16.7 | 14.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.2%8.7–11.9 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.7%6.6–8.8 | 8.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.4%6.4–8.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.5%7–10.1 | 8.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.1%30.9–39.5 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.2%15–19.7 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.3%14.4–18.3 | 15% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.9%7.9–9.9 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%4.8–6.1 | 5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.2%8.1–10.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%3.8–4.9 | 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 Jefferson Township
Is Jefferson Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Jefferson Township is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 23%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Jefferson Township?
CDC estimates 40.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.6% and 46.8%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Jefferson Township?
Greene County General Hospital in Linton, 11.7 miles in a straight line from Jefferson Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Jefferson Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.9–10%), 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 Jefferson Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Jefferson 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. 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.