Jeremiah H. Service House · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, New Carlisle is healthier than 87%
New Carlisle beats Indiana on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for New Carlisle. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Carlisle
New Carlisle is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, New Carlisle is healthier than 67%. Against the 10,174 towns with similar household incomes ($50K–$84K), it’s healthier than 87%. Health Grade ↓
Fewer New Carlisle adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Indiana. 1 in 10 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 New Carlisle’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind New Carlisle’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, New Carlisle is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 76% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 33%).
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). New Carlisle’s median household income is $66,824; among the 10,174 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($50K–$84K), it’s healthier than 87%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.4% of New Carlisle adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Out of every 100 New Carlisle adults…
New Carlisle runs below IN on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near New Carlisle
No hospital or community health center in New Carlisle 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 Carlisle; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of New Carlisle adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How New Carlisle adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 New Carlisle 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.
New Carlisle and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Carlisle | B+ | 33.1% | 10.8% | 13.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of New Carlisle adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for New Carlisle
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, New Carlisle is better than Indiana on 11 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside New Carlisle’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | New Carlisle | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.4%14.4–20.4 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.4%10.6–14.3 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%15.7–20.3 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.1%28.5–38.2 | 38.4% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10.8%9.2–12.4 | 13% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 34.8%31.6–38.3 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.7%34.4–41.2 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.6%24.9–30.7 | 28.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.8–12.5 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9%8.1–9.9 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5.1–6.6 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 7%5.7–8.3 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.6–3.4 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.4%12.6–18.6 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.9%11–16.9 | 15.7% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.3%18.5–26.4 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.9%15.3–21 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.9%29.6–38.4 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.5%5–8.4 | 8.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.8%77–82.7 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.4%66.4–72.3 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.5%85.4–89.4 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.9%74.1–79.6 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.7%62.6–70.7 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.6%65.5–78.9 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.3%25–31.9 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.2%29–37.7 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.3%19.9–27.1 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.1%7.9–12.8 | 14.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.7%7–10.7 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.3%5.2–7.6 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.9%4.9–7.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.4%4–7 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.3%25.1–33.3 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.9%9.9–14.1 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14%11.8–16.4 | 15% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.8–7.5 | 7.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.2–4.4 | 5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7%5.8–8.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.5–3.4 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 New Carlisle
Is New Carlisle a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, New Carlisle is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in New Carlisle?
CDC estimates 33.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.5% and 38.2%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to New Carlisle?
Northwest Health-La Porte in La Porte, 13.1 miles in a straight line from New Carlisle’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in New Carlisle have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5–8.4%), 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 New Carlisle more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in New Carlisle.
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.