Bowsher Ford Bridge · Photo: Parkecountybridges Jacob Hilt · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Liberty Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Liberty Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 47952, 47832. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Liberty Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Liberty Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.5%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.5% across Indiana. In all, Liberty Township runs above Indiana on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Liberty Township
56.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.2% across Indiana. Among those 65 and older, 23.6% have lost all their teeth (Indiana 15.4%). Checkups ↓
More Liberty Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30.4%), vs 24.9% 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 Liberty Township’s likely range; Liberty Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 47952, 47832, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Liberty Township adults…
Liberty Township runs above IN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Liberty Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
Care in and near Liberty Township
No hospital or community health center in Liberty 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 Liberty 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).
How Liberty Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Liberty 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.
9.8% of Liberty Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Liberty Township 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermillion Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Eugene Township | D | 41% | 15.9% | 19.5% | ZIP codes |
| Fulton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Reserve Township | D | 43.3% | 16.4% | 21.9% | ZIP codes |
| Sugar Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Penn Township | — | — | — | — |
Vermillion Township, Fulton Township, Sugar Creek Township and Penn 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 Liberty Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Liberty Township
Why doesn’t Liberty Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Liberty Township.
What hospital is closest to Liberty Township?
Union Hospital Clinton in Clinton, 18.3 miles in a straight line from Liberty Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Liberty Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Vpchc - Bloomingdale in Bloomingdale, 7.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Liberty 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. 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.