Photo: Chris Flook · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, New Palestine is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns
New Palestine differs from Indiana on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 15 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for New Palestine. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Palestine
New Palestine keeps up with checkups
It beats Indiana on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (69.5% vs 61.2%) and cholesterol checks (89.6% vs 85.8%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in New Palestine
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 8.3% across Indiana. Conditions ↓
New Palestine adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (27.5% vs 32.8%), frequent mental distress (15% vs 17.6%) and lack of emotional support (19% vs 23.2%) all run below Indiana. Mind & connection ↓
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 Palestine’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind New Palestine’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, New Palestine is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns, #51 of 589 in Indiana. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 84% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 35%).
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 Palestine’s median household income is $96,923; among the 9,035 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($73K–$121K), it’s healthier than 65%, about where its income would put it.
Few Indiana towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state New Palestine is healthier than 91% of graded towns, against 73% nationally.
Keeping up with care
Share of New Palestine adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How New Palestine adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, New Palestine does better than Indiana.
1 in 4 New Palestine 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.
Out of every 100 New Palestine adults…
New Palestine runs below IN on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near New Palestine
No hospital or community health center in New Palestine 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 Palestine; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.1% of New Palestine adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
New Palestine and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Palestine | B+ | 38.1% | 11.3% | 12.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of New Palestine adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for New Palestine
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, New Palestine is better than Indiana on 15 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside New Palestine’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | New Palestine | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.6%13.9–19.8 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.4%10.6–14.5 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.1–17.2 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.1%31.8–44.9 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.3%9.7–13.2 | 13% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.1%35–43.3 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.6%33.5–41.8 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.4%27.1–33.8 | 28.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.7–12.2 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.8%9.7–11.9 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.8–7.6 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.9%5.6–8.3 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.8–3.7 | 3.5% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.4%7.5–11.6 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.2%9.6–15 | 15.7% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 19.8%16–24.1 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.2%13.4–19.1 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.1%26.4–38.1 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.4%4.1–6.9 | 8.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.8%77.6–83.6 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.5%66–72.8 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.6%87.8–91.1 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.7%76.9–82.2 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73%68.2–77.3 | 66.3% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.7%71.6–84.8 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.8%20.5–27.4 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 27.5%23.4–32 | 32.8% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19%15.9–22.4 | 23.2% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.7%5.9–9.8 | 14.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.8%5.4–8.3 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5%4.1–6 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.8%3.9–5.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.1%3–5.4 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.5%24.3–33.2 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.8%10.6–15.3 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.9%10–14 | 15% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.3–8.3 | 7.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.6%3–4.3 | 5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.4%5.3–7.6 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.3–3.4 | 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 Palestine
Is New Palestine a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, New Palestine is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #51 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 65%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in New Palestine?
CDC estimates 38.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.8% and 44.9%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to New Palestine?
Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield, 7.3 miles in a straight line from New Palestine’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in New Palestine have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.1–6.9%), 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 Palestine 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 Palestine.
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.