Where Knox Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Knox Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 47336, 47371, 47369. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Knox Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Knox Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.6%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.5% across Indiana. In all, Knox Township runs above Indiana on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Indiana 17%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Knox Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31%), vs 24.9% across Indiana. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Knox Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.7%), vs 15.7% across Indiana. Habits ↓
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 Knox Township’s likely range; Knox Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 47336, 47371, 47369, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Knox Township adults…
Knox Township runs above IN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Knox Township is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Indiana. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Knox Township as about how healthy they are.
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.
Care in and near Knox Township
No hospital or community health center in Knox 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 Knox 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Knox Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Knox Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Knox 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.
11.2% of Knox Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Knox 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Township | D | 44.4% | 15.4% | 21.9% | ZIP codes |
| Richland Township | D− | 45.3% | 17.3% | 22.3% | ZIP codes |
| Greene Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Harrison Township | C− | 42.6% | 14.5% | 19.2% | ZIP codes |
| Jackson Township | D | 44.5% | 16.9% | 21.7% | ZIP codes |
Greene Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Knox Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Knox Township
Why doesn’t Knox 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 Knox Township.
What hospital is closest to Knox Township?
Indiana University Health Jay in Portland, 9.7 miles in a straight line from Knox Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Knox Township?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Meridian Health Services in Dunkirk, 5.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Knox 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.