Shakamak State Park Historic District · Photo: Chris Light · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Lewis Township is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns
Lewis Township differs from Indiana on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 14 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 47438, 47858, 47841. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lewis Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Lewis Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.6%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.5% across Indiana. In all, Lewis Township runs above Indiana on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Lewis Township is in the bottom 9% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Lewis Township is healthier than only 9% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on five of the seven. Health Grade ↓
In Lewis Township, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 8.9% of working-age adults are uninsured (Indiana 8.9%), yet 25.5% say their health is fair or poor, vs 20.6% across the state. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Lewis Township, and more people treating it
43.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Indiana 37.8%), but 79.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.4% statewide. 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 Lewis Township’s likely range; Lewis Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 47438, 47858, 47841, 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 Lewis Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lewis Township is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 24% 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). Lewis Township’s median household income is $81,964; among the 10,625 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($61K–$102K), it’s healthier than 2%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Lewis Township compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 79.7% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Lewis Township adults…
Lewis Township runs above IN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lewis Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Care in and near Lewis Township
No hospital or community health center in Lewis 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 Lewis 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
5.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Lewis Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Lewis 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.
11.2% of Lewis Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Lewis Township and the towns around it
Lewis 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Township | D | 43.4% | 15.9% | 20.9% | ZIP codes |
| Harrison Township | C− | 42.1% | 14.3% | 17.2% | ZIP codes |
| Jackson Township | D | 43% | 14.6% | 20.4% | ZIP codes |
| Smith Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Perry Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pierson Township | C | 41.4% | 14.2% | 17.8% | ZIP codes |
| Wright Township | D− | 43.8% | 16.8% | 22.9% | ZIP codes |
Smith Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Perry Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lewis Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lewis Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lewis Township is better than Indiana on 1 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Lewis Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lewis Township | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.5%22.9–28.5 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%15.3–18.7 | 13.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.7%17–20.5 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.4%37.8–48.9 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.9%14.3–17.6 | 13% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.5%40.4–46.7 | 37.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.2%39.9–46.5 | 37.8% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 34.2%31.6–37 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.6%10.5–12.8 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.9–10.4 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.2%8.4–10.1 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.6%10.4–13 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%4.1–4.9 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.5%17–22.4 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.9%18.6–23.6 | 15.7% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.7%26.1–33.5 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.1%13.9–18.4 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.5%31.9–41.3 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.9%7.4–10.6 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.1%77.5–82.5 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57%54.2–60 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.4%83.5–86.9 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.7%77.6–81.7 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66%62.3–69.6 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.6%66.9–78.2 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.3%23.5–29.3 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.5%29–36.3 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23%20.4–25.8 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.8%14.5–19.3 | 14.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.5%10–13.1 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.1%8.1–10.3 | 8.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.5%7.5–9.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.2%9.5–13 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.7%33.1–40.4 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.4%16.5–20.5 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.2%15.5–19.1 | 15% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.4%8.6–10.4 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.2%5.6–6.9 | 5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.1%9–11.3 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.5–5.6 | 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 Lewis Township
Is Lewis Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lewis Township is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 2%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lewis Township?
CDC estimates 43.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 37.8% and 48.9%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lewis Township?
Greene County General Hospital in Linton, 12.4 miles in a straight line from Lewis Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lewis Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.4–10.6%), 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 Lewis 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 Lewis 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.