Where Mier residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mier, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mier. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mier
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Mier
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13.1%), vs 8.3% across Indiana. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.4%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. Arthritis is also above the state: 38.9%, vs 28.3% across Indiana. In all, Mier runs above Indiana on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Mier, and more people treating it
47% of adults have high blood pressure (Indiana 37.8%), but 85% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Mier keeps up with checkups
It beats Indiana on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85.8% vs 79.7%) and cholesterol checks (92.5% 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 Mier’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Mier adults…
Mier runs above IN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mier adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Care in and near Mier
No hospital or community health center in Mier 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 Mier; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Mier adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Mier does better than Indiana.
3 in 10 Mier 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.
5.7% of Mier adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Mier and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mier adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mier
Why doesn’t Mier have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mier.
What hospital is closest to Mier?
Marion General Hospital in Marion, 8.3 miles in a straight line from Mier’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 Mier?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Meridian Health Services in Marion, 7.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mier.
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.