Photo: Chris Flook · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Laurel Township is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns
Laurel Township trails Indiana on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 47024, 47030. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Laurel Township
Laurel Township is in the bottom 10% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Laurel Township is healthier than only 10% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on mental distress, obesity and smoking. Health Grade ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in Laurel Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.9%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. In all, Laurel Township runs above Indiana on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Laurel Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21%), 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 Laurel Township’s likely range; Laurel Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 47024, 47030, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Laurel Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Laurel Township is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 25% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). Laurel Township’s median household income is $72,596; among the 10,697 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($54K–$91K), it’s healthier than 4%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Laurel Township adults…
Laurel Township runs above IN on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Laurel Township residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Indiana. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
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 Laurel Township
No hospital or community health center in Laurel 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 Laurel 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 Laurel Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Laurel Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Laurel 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.
10% of Laurel Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Laurel Township and the towns around it
Laurel Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Township | D | 43.5% | 14.8% | 21% | ZIP codes |
| Posey Township | D | 42.2% | 14.6% | 20.3% | ZIP codes |
| Metamora Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Salt Creek Township | C− | 41.4% | 14.1% | 17.6% | ZIP codes |
| Blooming Grove Township | C− | 42.4% | 14.4% | 19.3% | ZIP codes |
| Columbia Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lake View | — | — | — | — | |
| Jackson Township | D | 45.3% | 15.9% | 20.9% | ZIP 47331 |
Metamora Township, Columbia Township and Lake View: 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 Laurel Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Laurel Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Laurel Township is better than Indiana on 0 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Laurel Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Laurel Township | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.8%21.4–28.6 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.6–18.8 | 13.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.4%17.3–21.7 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.5%35.9–52 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.8%12.9–16.7 | 13% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 41.4%37.4–45.7 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.3%36.1–44.9 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.3%28.9–35.8 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.5–13.4 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.9%8.1–9.8 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.2%7.3–9.1 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.9%9.3–12.4 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.7–4.6 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.6%14.7–21 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21%18–24.3 | 15.7% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.6%24.9–34.7 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.5%13.7–19.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.9%30.5–44.2 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.3%7.5–11.5 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.4%75.9–82.6 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.9%53.3–60.6 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.7%82.4–86.6 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78%75–80.6 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.8%57.5–67.9 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.9%65.1–80.2 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.1%23.4–31 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.5%28.3–38.9 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.5%20.9–28.4 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.3%13.5–19.4 | 14.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.7%9.9–13.8 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.7%7.5–10 | 8.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.3%7.1–9.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10%8.1–12.2 | 8.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.8%31.2–40.7 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.2%14.7–19.6 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.6%15.5–20.1 | 15% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.6%7.7–9.7 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5–6.5 | 5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.8%8.6–11.3 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%4–5.3 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Laurel Township
Is Laurel Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Laurel Township is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 4%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Laurel Township?
CDC estimates 43.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.9% and 52%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Laurel Township?
Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville, 12.5 miles in a straight line from Laurel Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Laurel Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.5–11.5%), 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 Laurel Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Laurel 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.