Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Monroe Township is healthier than 68%
Monroe Township differs from Indiana on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 46773. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Monroe Township
Monroe Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Monroe Township is healthier than 49%. Against the 10,027 towns with similar household incomes ($49K–$82K), it’s healthier than 68%. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Monroe Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing 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 Monroe Township’s likely range; Monroe Township’s figures come from ZIP code 46773, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Monroe Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Monroe Township is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 71% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 30%).
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). Monroe Township’s median household income is $65,536; among the 10,027 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$82K), it’s healthier than 68%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Monroe Township compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 7.2% (U.S. 11%); worried about having enough food, 11.6% (U.S. 15%); worried about keeping housing, 9% (U.S. 12%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.6% of Monroe Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Out of every 100 Monroe Township adults…
Monroe Township runs above IN on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Monroe Township
No hospital or community health center in Monroe 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 Monroe 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Monroe Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Monroe Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Monroe 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.
Monroe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Township | B− | 38.8% | 12.9% | 15.1% | ZIP 46773 |
| Madison Township | C+ | 39.4% | 13.7% | 15.7% | ZIP codes |
| Jackson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Union Township | — | — | — | — |
Jackson Township and Union Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Monroe Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Monroe Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Monroe Township is better than Indiana on 7 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Monroe Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Monroe Township | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.2%17.1–21.5 | 20.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%12–15 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.6–19.1 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.8%34.9–42.8 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.9%11.4–14.4 | 13% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.4%35.5–41.2 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.5%34.7–40.5 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.4%27–31.9 | 28.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.3%10.1–12.5 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.4%8.6–10.3 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.5–8 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.6%7.6–9.6 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.3–4 | 3.5% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17%14.1–20.1 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.1%13.2–17.2 | 15.7% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.4%19.5–25.3 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.6%15.3–20.1 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.8%29.1–36.6 | 37.1% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.2%6.1–8.5 | 8.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.9%77.3–82.3 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.9%61.9–67.8 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.5%84.9–88.2 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.6%76.1–80.8 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.5%62.5–70.3 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73%66.6–78.6 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.3%24.5–30.2 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.1%27.8–34.8 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.5%18.8–24.5 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.6%9.9–13.7 | 14.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9%7.7–10.6 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.2%6.2–8.3 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.5%5.7–7.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.6%5.5–7.9 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.3%28.2–34.4 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14%12.4–15.8 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.9%13.3–16.5 | 15% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.8%7–8.7 | 7.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.2–5.1 | 5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8%7.1–9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.2–4 | 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 Monroe Township
Is Monroe Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Monroe Township is healthier than 49% 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 Monroe Township?
CDC estimates 38.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.9% and 42.8%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Monroe Township?
Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, 10.8 miles in a straight line from Monroe Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Monroe Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.1–8.5%), 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 Monroe Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Monroe 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. 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.