On CDC estimates, Monroe Township is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns
Monroe Township trails Indiana on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 47302. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Monroe Township
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Monroe Township
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.2%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5.1%), vs 3.5% across Indiana. Diabetes is also above the state: 18.1%, vs 13% across Indiana. In all, Monroe Township runs above Indiana on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Monroe Township is in the bottom 3% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Monroe Township is healthier than only 3% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Monroe Township
51% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.2% across Indiana. Among those 65 and older, 26.3% have lost all their teeth (Indiana 15.4%). 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 Monroe Township’s likely range; Monroe Township’s figures come from ZIP code 47302, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Monroe Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Monroe Township is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns, #580 of 589 in Indiana. All seven of Monroe Township’s estimates fall in the lowest 14% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is smoking: 24.1% of adults, against 15.7% across Indiana and 11.8% nationally.
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 $92,083; among the 9,706 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($69K–$115K), it’s healthier than 0%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Monroe Township adults…
Monroe Township runs above IN on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Monroe Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Monroe Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Monroe Township runs above Indiana.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.2% of Monroe Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Monroe Township and the towns around it
Monroe Township’s Health Grade ranks 6th of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Township | D− | 42.2% | 18.1% | 24.1% | ZIP 47302 |
| Center Township | D | 39.4% | 15.3% | 20.1% | ZIP codes |
| Salem Township | C+ | 36.3% | 13.6% | 16.1% | ZIP codes |
| Perry Township | D | 39.2% | 16.1% | 20% | ZIP codes |
| Prairie Township | C− | 43.3% | 14% | 18% | ZIP codes |
| Muncie | D | 38.8% | 13.9% | 19.3% | CDC place |
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%). Walking or climbing stairs 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 0 and worse on 22; 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 | 30.1%27–33.2 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.8%16.8–20.9 | 13.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.2%19–23.5 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.2%36–48.6 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 18.1%16.1–20.4 | 13% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.7%39.7–47.6 | 37.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.2%38.1–46.2 | 37.8% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 36%32.7–39.4 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.8%11.4–14.3 | 11.2% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.7%7.9–9.6 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.4%8.5–10.3 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13.2%12–14.6 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.1%4.7–5.5 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 26.3%22.3–30.4 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 24.1%21.4–27 | 15.7% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.5%28.1–37 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.4%12–17.2 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.6%35.1–46.1 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.8%9.4–12.4 | 8.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.1%77–83.1 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51%47.3–54.4 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.5%81.7–85.3 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79%76.5–81.5 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.8%57.9–67.3 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.8%64.1–78.4 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.7%26.1–33.7 | 25.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 34.6%30.2–39.4 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.9%21.6–28.4 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 23.7%20.9–26.6 | 14.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.5%14.5–18.5 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.3%11.8–14.9 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.8%10.6–13.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.2%16.1–20.4 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.4%36.1–44.7 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.1%18.9–23.7 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.8%17.8–21.9 | 15% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.2%8.2–10.2 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8%7.4–8.7 | 5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.6%11.2–13.9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.3%5.8–6.9 | 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 Monroe Township
Is Monroe Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Monroe Township is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #580 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 0%. 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 42.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 36% and 48.6%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Monroe Township?
Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, 5.8 miles in a straight line from Monroe Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Monroe Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.4–12.4%), 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 D− to C−.
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.