Photo: Chris Flook · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Leavenworth residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Leavenworth, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Leavenworth. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Leavenworth
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Leavenworth
1 in 6 adults have COPD (16.9%), about twice the Indiana rate. 1 in 7 adults have heart disease (13.6%), about twice the Indiana rate. Stroke is also above the state: 6.8%, vs 3.5% across Indiana. In all, Leavenworth runs above Indiana on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 41% of residents are 65 or older (Indiana 17%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Leavenworth adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (38.3%), vs 24.9% across Indiana. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Leavenworth
22.3% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 14.7% across Indiana. No reliable transportation (10.6% vs 7.7%) and utility shut-off threats (11.1% vs 8.4%) are higher too. 17% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Leavenworth’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Leavenworth adults…
Leavenworth runs above IN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Leavenworth is an older town: 41% 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 Leavenworth as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17% of Leavenworth adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Care in and near Leavenworth
No hospital or community health center in Leavenworth 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 Leavenworth; ≈ 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 Leavenworth adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Leavenworth adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Leavenworth 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.
Leavenworth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennings Township | D− | 44.1% | 18.4% | 24.5% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Leavenworth adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Leavenworth
Why doesn’t Leavenworth have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Leavenworth.
What hospital is closest to Leavenworth?
Harrison County Hospital in Corydon, 12.4 miles in a straight line from Leavenworth’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Leavenworth?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sichc Marengo in Marengo, 9.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Leavenworth.
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.