Where Johnson Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Johnson Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 46574, 46532. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Johnson Township
Cancer runs high in Johnson Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.6%), vs 8.3% across Indiana. Conditions ↓
Fewer Johnson Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Indiana. 1 in 9 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 Johnson Township’s likely range; Johnson Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 46574, 46532, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.4% of Johnson Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Out of every 100 Johnson Township adults…
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Care in and near Johnson Township
No hospital or community health center in Johnson 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 Johnson 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Johnson Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Johnson Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Johnson 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.
Johnson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Township | B− | 36.8% | 12.7% | 15.9% | ZIP codes |
| Washington Township | C | 36.1% | 14.4% | 17.3% | ZIP 46350 |
| Lincoln Township | B− | 35.5% | 12.5% | 15.9% | ZIP codes |
| Oregon Township | C | 40.1% | 13.7% | 18.1% | ZIP codes |
| Union Township | C− | 38.5% | 14.2% | 18.2% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Johnson Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Johnson Township
Why doesn’t Johnson Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Johnson Township.
What hospital is closest to Johnson Township?
Northwest Health-La Porte in La Porte, 13.3 miles in a straight line from Johnson Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Johnson 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. 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.