Where Mitcheltree Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mitcheltree Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 47581, 47470, 47522, 47446. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mitcheltree Township
COPD and heart disease run high in Mitcheltree Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.8%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. In all, Mitcheltree Township runs above Indiana on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Mitcheltree Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Mitcheltree 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 ↓
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 Mitcheltree Township’s likely range; Mitcheltree Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 47581, 47470, 47522, 47446, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Mitcheltree Township adults…
Mitcheltree Township runs above IN on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Mitcheltree Township
No hospital or community health center in Mitcheltree 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 Mitcheltree 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.
6.6 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Mitcheltree Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Mitcheltree Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Mitcheltree 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.
7.8% of Mitcheltree Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Mitcheltree 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halbert Township | C− | 38.8% | 14.5% | 18.4% | ZIP codes |
| Spice Valley Township | C− | 42.8% | 14.5% | 18.6% | ZIP codes |
| Perry Township | C− | 39.5% | 13.5% | 19.8% | ZIP codes |
| Indian Creek Township | C− | 42% | 14% | 17.3% | ZIP codes |
| Center Township | C− | 38.6% | 14.4% | 18.6% | ZIP codes |
| Jackson Township | C | 39.5% | 13.1% | 17.2% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mitcheltree Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mitcheltree Township
Why doesn’t Mitcheltree 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 Mitcheltree Township.
What hospital is closest to Mitcheltree Township?
Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital in Bedford, 12.4 miles in a straight line from Mitcheltree Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mitcheltree 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.