Where Lynn Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lynn Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 47620, 47631, 47638. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lynn Township
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Lynn Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 8.3% across Indiana. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (34.1%), vs 28.3% across Indiana. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.1%, vs 6.8% across Indiana. In all, Lynn Township runs above Indiana on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Indiana 17%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Lynn Township
The closest emergency room is Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, 21.5 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Carmi Community Health Center is closer (14.2 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Lynn Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Lynn Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Fewer Lynn Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Indiana. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults 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 Lynn Township’s likely range; Lynn Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 47620, 47631, 47638, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Lynn Township adults…
Lynn Township runs above IN on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Lynn Township is an older town: 29% 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 Lynn Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Lynn Township
No hospital or community health center in Lynn 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 Lynn 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.9% of Lynn Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
24 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Lynn Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Lynn Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
3 in 10 Lynn 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.
Lynn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Township | B− | 39.9% | 12.2% | 15.7% | ZIP codes |
| Black Township | C+ | 41.2% | 13.1% | 16% | ZIP 47620 |
| Center Township | C+ | 40.6% | 12.9% | 16% | ZIP codes |
| Harmony Township | C | 41% | 15% | 15.9% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lynn Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lynn Township
Why doesn’t Lynn 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 Lynn Township.
What hospital is closest to Lynn Township?
Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, 21.5 miles in a straight line from Lynn Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lynn 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.