Photo: Huw Williams (Huwmanbeing) · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Lauramie Township is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns
Lauramie Township beats Indiana on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 47909, 47930, 47981, 47905. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lauramie Township
Lauramie Township looks healthier next to Indiana than next to the country
It’s healthier than 90% of the 589 Indiana towns we grade, but 70% of towns nationwide. Much of Indiana scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Lauramie Township is an active town
Only 20.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Indiana. Habits ↓
Obesity and diabetes are less common in Lauramie Township
Lauramie Township runs below Indiana on obesity (30.1% vs 38.4%) and diabetes (11% vs 13%). 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 Lauramie Township’s likely range; Lauramie Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 47909, 47930, 47981, 47905, 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 Lauramie Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lauramie Township is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns, #62 of 589 in Indiana. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 83% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 48%).
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). Lauramie Township’s median household income is $74,805; among the 10,850 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($56K–$94K), it’s healthier than 83%, about where its income would put it.
Few Indiana towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Lauramie Township is healthier than 90% of graded towns, against 70% nationally.
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
Out of every 100 Lauramie Township adults…
Lauramie Township runs below IN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Lauramie Township
No hospital or community health center in Lauramie 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 Lauramie 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 Lauramie Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Lauramie Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Lauramie 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.
7.1% of Lauramie Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Lauramie Township and the towns around it
Lauramie Township has the best Health Grade of the 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauramie Township | B+ | 30.1% | 11% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
| Randolph Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Madison Township | C | 39.2% | 12.9% | 17.7% | ZIP codes |
| Sugar Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sheffield Township | B | 30.6% | 12% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
Randolph Township and Sugar Creek Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lauramie Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lauramie Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lauramie Township is better than Indiana on 10 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Lauramie Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lauramie Township | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.9%15.7–20.3 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.8%11.3–14.3 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.2%15.3–19.2 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.1%25.3–35.2 | 38.4% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 11%9.7–12.5 | 13% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 33.3%29.9–36.7 | 37.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.6%34.9–42.2 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.1%23.3–28.8 | 28.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.8–12.4 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8%7.3–8.8 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.4–6.6 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 7.1%6.2–8 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.3 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.2%9.9–14.6 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.4%12.2–16.5 | 15.7% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.7%17.6–24.1 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.9%14.3–19.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.3%31.5–41.3 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.1%6.8–9.5 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.3%76.2–82.2 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.4%60.1–66.7 | 61.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.5%84.7–88.1 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.1%73.2–78.7 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70%65.7–74.1 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.3%70.5–83.1 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.3%21.2–27.5 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.9%27.9–36.2 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.2%19.2–25.4 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.4%10.5–14.5 | 14.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.4%8.8–12 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.5%6.5–8.6 | 8.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.9%6.1–7.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.1%5.9–8.4 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.4%24.1–30.9 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12%10.5–13.7 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.4%12.7–16.1 | 15% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.7–7.1 | 7.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.8–4.7 | 5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.2%6.4–8.1 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.9–3.6 | 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 Lauramie Township
Is Lauramie Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lauramie Township is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #62 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 83%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lauramie Township?
CDC estimates 30.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.3% and 35.2%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lauramie Township?
Franciscan Health Lafayette in Lafayette, 10.2 miles in a straight line from Lauramie Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lauramie Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.8–9.5%), 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 Lauramie 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 Lauramie 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.