Where New Trenton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for New Trenton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for New Trenton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Trenton
New Trenton keeps up with checkups
It beats Indiana on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (65.1% vs 61.2%) and cholesterol checks (89.5% vs 85.8%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in New Trenton
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 8.3% across Indiana. Age is part of it: 68% of residents are 65 or older (Indiana 17%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
New Trenton is short on primary care and mental health care
New Trenton’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 ↓
Fewer New Trenton adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Indiana. 1 in 11 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 Trenton’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of New Trenton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Out of every 100 New Trenton adults…
New Trenton runs below IN on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
New Trenton is an older town: 68% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Indiana. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in New Trenton as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near New Trenton
No hospital or community health center in New Trenton 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 Trenton; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.3% of New Trenton 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How New Trenton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, New Trenton does better than Indiana.
3 in 10 New Trenton 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 Trenton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Township | B− | 36.9% | 12.7% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
| Whitewater Township | B | 37.8% | 12.9% | 14.9% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of New Trenton adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in New Trenton
Why doesn’t New Trenton 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 Trenton.
What hospital is closest to New Trenton?
Mccullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital in Oxford, 16.1 miles in a straight line from New Trenton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near New Trenton?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Crossroad Health Center Harrison in Harrison, 6.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in New Trenton.
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.