Scott-Lucas House · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Morocco is healthier than 35% of U.S. towns
Morocco differs from Indiana on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Morocco. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Morocco
Morocco is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Morocco is healthier than 35%. Against the 9,347 towns with similar household incomes ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 52%. Health Grade ↓
Morocco is short on primary care and mental health care
Morocco’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 ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Morocco
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.6%), vs 8.3% across Indiana. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32.6%), vs 28.3% across Indiana. Conditions ↓
Fewer Morocco adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Indiana. 1 in 8 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 Morocco’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Morocco’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Morocco is healthier than 35% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 55% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 11%).
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). Morocco’s median household income is $61,767; among the 9,347 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 52%, about where its income would put it.
Where Morocco compares well: worried about having enough food, 11.8% (U.S. 15%); worried about keeping housing, 9.3% (U.S. 12%); lack reliable transportation, 6.4% (U.S. 7.9%).
Care in and near Morocco
1 community health center in Morocco, 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 Morocco; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Morocco adults…
Morocco runs above IN on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.3% of Morocco 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.
0.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Morocco adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Morocco adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Morocco 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.
Morocco and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | C | 41.9% | 13.1% | 16.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Morocco adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Morocco
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Morocco is better than Indiana on 4 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Morocco’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Morocco | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.5%17.4–24.2 | 20.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%12.7–16.8 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.3–19.7 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.9%33.5–50.3 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.1%11.2–15.2 | 13% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.1%34.5–43.7 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.9%35.4–44.4 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.6%28.9–36.4 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.3%10–12.7 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.6–10.7 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.4–8.3 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.9%7.5–10.4 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.2–4.1 | 3.5% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.3%12.4–18.7 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.5%13.6–19.7 | 15.7% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.9%20.3–29.9 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.6%13.5–19.9 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.1%31.3–45.5 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.8%6.2–9.5 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.6%76–82.8 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.5%56.7–64.3 | 61.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.8%84.9–88.8 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.6%76.6–82.2 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.5%64.5–74.2 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.7%68.9–83.2 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.8%21.1–28.8 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.5%26.4–36.9 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23%19.3–27 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.8%9.5–14.3 | 14.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.3%7.8–11.1 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.6%5.6–7.6 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.4%5.5–7.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.3%5–7.7 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.7%28.1–37.7 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.9%12.6–17.5 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.8%12.9–17.1 | 15% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.7%6.7–8.7 | 7.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.5%3.9–5.1 | 5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.7%6.7–9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3–4.1 | 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 Morocco
Is Morocco a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Morocco is healthier than 35% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 52%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Morocco?
CDC estimates 41.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.5% and 50.3%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Morocco?
Franciscan Health Rensselaer in Rensselaer, 17.8 miles in a straight line from Morocco’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Morocco have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.2–9.5%), 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 Morocco more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Morocco.
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.