Photo: Nyttend · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Markle is healthier than 83%
Markle differs from Indiana on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Markle. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Markle
Markle is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Markle is healthier than 52%. Against the 7,735 towns with similar household incomes ($42K–$70K), it’s healthier than 83%. Health Grade ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Markle
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 8.3% across Indiana. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (33.2%), vs 28.3% across Indiana. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Markle, and more people treating it
41.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Indiana 37.8%), but 80.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Markle keeps up with checkups
It beats Indiana on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (64.2% vs 61.2%) and cholesterol checks (88.3% vs 85.8%). 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 Markle’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Markle’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Markle is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 66% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 29%).
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). Markle’s median household income is $56,000; among the 7,735 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($42K–$70K), it’s healthier than 83%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Markle adults…
Markle runs below IN on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Markle adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Care in and near Markle
1 community health center in Markle, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Markle; ≈ 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Markle adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Markle adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.6% of Markle adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Markle and the towns around it
Markle has the best Health Grade of the 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markle | B− | 38.9% | 13% | 14.2% | CDC place |
| Rock Creek Township | C | 40.2% | 13.6% | 16.5% | ZIP codes |
| Union Township | C | 40.3% | 13.4% | 16.9% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Markle adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Markle
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Markle is better than Indiana on 10 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Markle’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Markle | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.9%16.3–21.5 | 20.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.7%12.2–15.3 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14.4–17.9 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.9%33.5–44.6 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13%11.5–14.5 | 13% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 41.3%38.1–44.7 | 37.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.5%36.1–42.7 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.2%30.6–36.1 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.9–12 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.8%9.9–11.7 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6%6.8–8.5 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.4%7.2–9.6 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.3–4.1 | 3.5% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.9%10.1–13.9 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.2%12–16.6 | 15.7% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.9%20.3–27.8 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.5%13.3–17.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.9%30.3–39.5 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.4%5.2–7.7 | 8.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.7%79.1–84 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.2%61.5–67 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.3%86.9–89.8 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.5%78.6–82.5 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.6%68–74.8 | 66.3% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.9%69.2–80.1 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.6%21.9–27.5 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.8%28–35.5 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.3%18.6–24.1 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.3%8.6–12.2 | 14.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8%6.8–9.3 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.9%5.1–6.7 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.7%5–6.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.6%4.6–6.8 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.8%28.3–35.6 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.2%13.2–17.3 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.5%11.8–15.2 | 15% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.3%7.4–9.2 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.8–4.9 | 5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.6%6.6–8.7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%2.9–3.8 | 3.7% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Markle
Is Markle a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Markle is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Markle?
CDC estimates 38.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.5% and 44.6%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Markle?
Parkview Huntington Hospital in Huntington, 9.4 miles in a straight line from Markle’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Markle have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.2–7.7%), 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 Markle more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Markle.
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.