Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Monon is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns
Monon differs from Indiana on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Monon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Monon
1 in 5 working-age adults in Monon has no health insurance
20.9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.9% across Indiana. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Monon
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (23.6%), vs 14.7% across Indiana. Housing insecurity (18.3% vs 11.2%) and no reliable transportation (11.1% vs 7.7%) are higher too. 12.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Monon adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.2%), vs 24.9% across Indiana. Habits ↓
Monon is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Monon is healthier than 14%. Against the 5,517 towns with similar household incomes ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 36%. Health Grade ↓
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 Monon’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Monon’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Monon is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 32% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Monon’s median household income is $49,286; among the 5,517 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 36%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Monon compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.5% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Monon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.2% of Monon 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Monon adults…
Monon runs below IN on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 7% of Monon residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Indiana. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Monon
1 community health center in Monon, 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 Monon; ≈ 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 Monon adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
4 in 10 Monon 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.
Monon and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monon | D | 47.7% | 14.1% | 16.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Monon adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Monon
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Monon is better than Indiana on 1 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Monon’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Monon | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.9%23.2–31 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%13.7–17.9 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.5%16.3–20.9 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 47.7%39–55.5 | 38.4% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 14.1%12.2–16.1 | 13% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.5%30.3–38.4 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.2%32.7–41.2 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26%22.9–28.9 | 28.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.5–12.1 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.5%5.8–7.2 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5%5.8–7.3 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8%6.9–9.4 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%3–3.7 | 3.5% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.8%17.2–24.6 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.6%14–19.5 | 15.7% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 33.2%28–38.8 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.3%13.2–19.7 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.2%32.7–46.1 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 20.9%16.7–25.8 | 8.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.8%72.6–80.5 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.6%48.8–56.5 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.2%79.6–84.9 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.2%71.2–77 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62%56.9–67 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.6%62.2–78.4 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.4%20.8–28.1 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.1%30.8–41.4 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.8%22.7–31 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 23.6%19.6–28.1 | 14.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18.3%15.5–21.5 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.2%9.5–12.9 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.1%9.5–12.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.2%9.9–14.8 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.5%30.7–40.6 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.9%13.7–18.5 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.4%16–21.1 | 15% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.4–8.1 | 7.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.9%6.1–7.9 | 5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.4%8.2–10.8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%3.9–5.1 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Monon
Is Monon a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Monon is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 36%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Monon?
CDC estimates 47.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 39% and 55.5%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Monon?
Indiana University Health White Memorial Hospital in Monticello, 9.9 miles in a straight line from Monon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Monon have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 20.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 16.7–25.8%), 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 Monon more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Monon.
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.