Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Kirkland Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kirkland Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 46733. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kirkland Township
Kirkland Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Kirkland Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in Kirkland Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.8%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (8%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. Conditions ↓
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 Kirkland Township’s likely range; Kirkland Township’s figures come from ZIP code 46733, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Kirkland Township
No hospital or community health center in Kirkland 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 Kirkland 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).
Out of every 100 Kirkland Township adults…
Kirkland Township runs above IN on 6 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Kirkland Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Kirkland Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
3 in 10 Kirkland 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.
9.2% of Kirkland Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Kirkland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Township | C+ | 42.1% | 12.9% | 16.5% | ZIP codes |
| French Township | C− | 41.5% | 13.4% | 18.6% | ZIP codes |
| Preble Township | C− | 41.4% | 14% | 17.8% | ZIP codes |
| Washington Township | C− | 41.2% | 13.6% | 18.4% | ZIP codes |
| Jefferson Township | B− | 41.2% | 12.6% | 15.3% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Kirkland Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Kirkland Township
Why doesn’t Kirkland 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 Kirkland Township.
What hospital is closest to Kirkland Township?
Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Kirkland Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Kirkland Township?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Meridian Health Services in Bluffton, 7.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kirkland 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.