Photo: W.marsh · CC BY-SA 3.0Where New Amsterdam residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for New Amsterdam, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 47110. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Amsterdam
Smoking is more common in New Amsterdam
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.7%), vs 15.7% across Indiana. Habits ↓
Obesity runs high in New Amsterdam
46.2% of adults have obesity, vs 38.4% across Indiana. Conditions ↓
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 New Amsterdam’s likely range; New Amsterdam’s figures come from ZIP code 47110, which may reach past town lines.
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.
Out of every 100 New Amsterdam adults…
New Amsterdam runs above IN on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near New Amsterdam
No hospital or community health center in New Amsterdam 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 New Amsterdam; ≈ 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 New Amsterdam adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How New Amsterdam adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 New Amsterdam 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.
10.2% of New Amsterdam adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
New Amsterdam 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township | — | — | — | — |
Washington 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 New Amsterdam adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in New Amsterdam
Why doesn’t New Amsterdam have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for New Amsterdam.
What hospital is closest to New Amsterdam?
Harrison County Hospital in Corydon, 11.0 miles in a straight line from New Amsterdam’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in New Amsterdam.
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.