On CDC estimates, Noble Township is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns
Noble Township trails Indiana on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 46947, 46978. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Noble Township
Noble Township is in the bottom 10% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Noble Township is healthier than only 10% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on self-rated health, obesity and diabetes. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Noble Township
54.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.2% across Indiana. Among those 65 and older, 21.4% have lost all their teeth (Indiana 15.4%). Checkups ↓
More Noble Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.9%), vs 24.9% across Indiana. Habits ↓
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 Noble Township’s likely range; Noble Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 46947, 46978, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Noble Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Noble Township is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 27% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Noble Township’s median household income is $92,219; among the 9,687 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($69K–$115K), it’s healthier than 1%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Noble Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
1.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Noble Township adults…
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Care in and near Noble Township
No hospital or community health center in Noble Township 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 Noble Township; ≈ 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).
How Noble Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Noble Township 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.
11.8% of Noble Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Noble Township and the towns around it
Noble Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 5 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noble Township | D | 47.6% | 15.4% | 18.8% | ZIP codes |
| Eel Township · Clay Township | D | 47.7% | 15.5% | 18.9% | ZIP 46947 |
| Jefferson Township | D | 46.8% | 14.8% | 18.3% | ZIP codes |
| Clinton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Harrison Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Logansport | D | 48.8% | 15.7% | 19.6% | CDC place |
Clinton Township and Harrison 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 Noble Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Noble Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Noble Township is better than Indiana on 0 and worse on 16; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Noble Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Noble Township | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.4%22.6–28.3 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.5–18.3 | 13.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.4–20.4 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 47.6%40–55.4 | 38.4% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 15.4%13.5–17.4 | 13% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41%36.9–45 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.2%36–44.5 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.1%28–34.3 | 28.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.2%10–12.5 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.8%8–9.6 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.2%7.4–9 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.2%9.1–11.3 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.9–4.5 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.4%17.8–25.3 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.8%16.5–21.3 | 15.7% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.9%27.4–36.6 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.9%12.3–17.7 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.7%30.2–43.1 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.3%11.6–15.1 | 8.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.6%75.3–81.8 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.1%50.3–57.8 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.5%82.7–86.2 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.7%76.1–81.1 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.3%57.9–68.1 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.2%65.1–80 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.1%21.7–28.8 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.9%28.1–37.9 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.4%21–27.9 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.1%16.8–21.7 | 14.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.8%12–15.7 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10%8.7–11.3 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.5%8.4–10.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.8%10.2–13.6 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.1%32–40.4 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.8%15.8–19.9 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.3%15.5–19.3 | 15% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.7%7.7–9.6 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.6%6–7.2 | 5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.8%8.8–10.9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.9%4.4–5.3 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Noble Township
Is Noble Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Noble Township is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 1%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Noble Township?
CDC estimates 47.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 40% and 55.4%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Noble Township?
Memorial Hospital in Logansport, 3.6 miles in a straight line from Noble Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Noble Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.6–15.1%), 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 Noble Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Noble Township.
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.