On CDC estimates, Jefferson Township is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns
Jefferson Township differs from Indiana on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 14 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 47951, 47942. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jefferson Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Jefferson Township
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.3%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.5% across Indiana. In all, Jefferson Township runs above Indiana on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Jefferson Township is in the bottom 7% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Jefferson Township is healthier than only 7% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on five of the seven. Health Grade ↓
More Jefferson Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.4%), vs 24.9% across Indiana. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Jefferson Township, and more people treating it
43.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Indiana 37.8%), but 81% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.4% statewide. 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 Jefferson Township’s likely range; Jefferson Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 47951, 47942, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Jefferson Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Jefferson Township is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 24% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 3%).
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 $66,094; among the 10,104 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($50K–$83K), it’s healthier than 4%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Jefferson Township compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Jefferson Township adults…
Jefferson Township runs above IN on 8 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.
1.7 miles of trails across 2 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.
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).
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.
12% 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 | D | 45.4% | 16.4% | 20.7% | ZIP codes |
| Washington Township | — | — | — | — | |
| York Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Grant Township | D | 44.6% | 14.9% | 20% | ZIP codes |
Washington Township and York 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 14; 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 | 27.5%23.6–31.7 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%15.5–20.5 | 13.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.6%16.3–21 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 45.4%36.9–53.9 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.4%14.1–18.9 | 13% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.7%39–48.2 | 37.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.9%37.1–46.4 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 36.3%32.4–40.1 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.5–13.5 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10%9–11.1 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.4%8.4–10.6 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.3%10.4–14.3 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.8%4.2–5.5 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.3%15.9–22.8 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.7%17.3–24.3 | 15.7% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.4%26–36.9 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.4%11.8–17.4 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.4%31.8–45.8 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.6%8.4–12.9 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.2%76.7–83.4 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.5%52.8–60.4 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.7%83.7–87.6 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81%78.2–83.5 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.9%60.5–70.9 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72%63.7–79.6 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26%22.1–30 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.7%26.7–37.1 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.2%19.7–27.1 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.4%15.1–22.1 | 14.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.6%10.6–14.9 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.5%8.1–11 | 8.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9%7.7–10.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12%9.6–14.7 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.2%33.9–44.5 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.4%17.2–23.4 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.7%15.3–20.2 | 15% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.7%8.5–10.9 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.7%5.9–7.7 | 5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.7%9.2–12.3 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.4%4.6–6.3 | 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 7% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 4%. 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 45.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.9% and 53.9%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Jefferson Township?
Iroquois Memorial Hospital in Watseka, 14.8 miles in a straight line from Jefferson Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Jefferson Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.4–12.9%), 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 C.
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.