Where Kimmell residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kimmell, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kimmell. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kimmell
More Kimmell adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29.9%), vs 24.9% across Indiana. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Kimmell
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (18.6%), vs 14.7% across Indiana. Housing insecurity (14.3% vs 11.2%) is higher too. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 8 working-age adults in Kimmell has no health insurance
12.5% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.9% across Indiana. 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 Kimmell’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.8% of Kimmell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Keeping up with care
Share of Kimmell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Out of every 100 Kimmell adults…
On every condition, Kimmell is about the same as Indiana. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Kimmell
No hospital or community health center in Kimmell 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 Kimmell; ≈ 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 Kimmell adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Kimmell 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.
Kimmell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York Township | C | 39.4% | 12.9% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
| Sparta Township | C− | 41.3% | 13.5% | 18.5% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Kimmell adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Kimmell
Why doesn’t Kimmell have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Kimmell.
What hospital is closest to Kimmell?
Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville, 13.7 miles in a straight line from Kimmell’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 Kimmell?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Bowen Center Albion in Albion, 7.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kimmell.
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.