Photo: Chris Flook · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Napoleon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Napoleon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Napoleon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Napoleon
Cancer, arthritis and COPD run high in Napoleon
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.4%), vs 8.3% across Indiana. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (33.8%), vs 28.3% across Indiana. COPD is also above the state: 9.6%, vs 8.1% across Indiana. In all, Napoleon runs above Indiana on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Napoleon adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Indiana. 1 in 11 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 9 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 Napoleon’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Napoleon adults…
Napoleon runs above IN on 4 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.
6.7% of Napoleon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Care in and near Napoleon
No hospital or community health center in Napoleon 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 Napoleon; ≈ 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Napoleon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Napoleon adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Napoleon 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.
Napoleon and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Napoleon adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Napoleon
Why doesn’t Napoleon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Napoleon.
What hospital is closest to Napoleon?
Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville, 8.9 miles in a straight line from Napoleon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Napoleon.
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.