Where Monroe Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Monroe Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 47167, 47281, 47170. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Monroe Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Monroe Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. Stroke is also above the state: 4.2%, vs 3.5% across Indiana. In all, Monroe Township runs above Indiana on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Monroe Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.4%), vs 15.7% across Indiana. Habits ↓
More Monroe Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29.3%), vs 24.9% across Indiana. There are 14 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
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 codes 47167, 47281, 47170, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Monroe Township adults…
Monroe Township runs above IN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
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).
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.7% of Monroe Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driftwood Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Grassy Fork Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Washington Township | D | 41.9% | 15.1% | 20.7% | ZIP 47167 |
| Jefferson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Gibson Township | D | 42.4% | 14.7% | 20.3% | ZIP codes |
Driftwood Township: not graded. Grassy Fork Township and Jefferson 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%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Monroe Township
Why doesn’t Monroe 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 Monroe Township.
What hospital is closest to Monroe Township?
Ascension St. Vincent Salem in Salem, 8.4 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.
Where can I get low-cost care near Monroe Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Salem Community Medical Services in Salem, 9.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
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. 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.