Within Indiana, Lake Township is healthier than 82% of graded towns
Lake Township beats Indiana on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 46818. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake Township
Lake Township looks healthier next to Indiana than next to the country
It’s healthier than 82% of the 589 Indiana towns we grade, but 59% of towns nationwide. Much of Indiana scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Lake Township is an active town
Only 20.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Indiana. The town has 10 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve. 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 Lake Township’s likely range; Lake Township’s figures come from ZIP code 46818, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Lake Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lake Township is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns, #108 of 589 in Indiana. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 79% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 32%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Lake Township’s median household income is $86,818; among the 10,263 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($65K–$109K), it’s healthier than 54%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
10 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Lake Township adults…
Lake Township runs below IN on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Lake Township
No hospital or community health center in Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Lake Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Lake 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.
7.5% of Lake Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Lake Township and the towns around it
Lake Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 4 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Township | B | 38.5% | 11.6% | 14.5% | ZIP 46818 |
| Union Township | B− | 39.5% | 12.5% | 15.7% | ZIP 46725 |
| Washington Township | B− | 39.1% | 12.2% | 15% | ZIP codes |
| Aboite Township | A− | 35.4% | 10.9% | 10.6% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lake Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lake Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lake Township is better than Indiana on 8 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Lake Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lake Township | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.2%16.3–20.1 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.4%11.1–13.7 | 13.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.7–19.3 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.5%34.6–42.7 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.6%10.4–13 | 13% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.5%31.8–37.3 | 37.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.8%32.1–37.8 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.1%22.9–27.4 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.2%10.1–12.5 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.6%7–8.3 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5.3–6.4 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 7.2%6.5–7.9 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3%2.8–3.2 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.5%13.8–19.3 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.5%12.7–16.3 | 15.7% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.9%18.4–23.5 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.6%16.2–21.3 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.5%30.7–38.4 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.2%7.1–9.4 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.6%75.9–81.2 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63%60.1–65.8 | 61.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.8%84.2–87.3 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.3%72.7–77.8 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.7%61.7–69.5 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.2%66.9–78.9 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27%24.3–29.9 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.8%28.6–35.3 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.3%19.8–25.1 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.1%11.5–14.9 | 14.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.4%9.2–11.9 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8%7.1–9.2 | 8.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.1%6.4–8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.5%6.5–8.8 | 8.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.3%25.6–31.1 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.8%10.6–13.2 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.7%13.3–16.2 | 15% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.6–6.9 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%4–4.8 | 5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4%6.7–8.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%3.1–3.6 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Indiana figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Lake Township
Is Lake Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lake Township is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #108 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 54%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lake Township?
CDC estimates 38.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.6% and 42.7%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lake Township?
Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne, 7.3 miles in a straight line from Lake Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lake Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.1–9.4%), against 8.9% across Indiana.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Lake Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lake 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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.