Where Kramer residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kramer, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kramer. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kramer
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Kramer
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.2%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12%), vs 8.3% across Indiana. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.5% across Indiana. In all, Kramer runs above Indiana on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Kramer, and more people treating it
44.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Indiana 37.8%), but 83.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Kramer is short on primary care and mental health care
Kramer’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 ↓
Kramer keeps up with checkups
It beats Indiana on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.3% vs 79.7%) and dentist visits (69.4% vs 61.2%). 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 Kramer’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Kramer adults…
Kramer runs above IN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Kramer adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Care in and near Kramer
No hospital or community health center in Kramer 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 Kramer; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Kramer adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Kramer 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.
7.3% of Kramer adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Kramer and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Kramer adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Kramer
Why doesn’t Kramer have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Kramer.
What hospital is closest to Kramer?
Ascension St. Vincent Williamsport in Williamsport, 3.4 miles in a straight line from Kramer’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kramer.
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.