Photo: V locity · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, North Liberty is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns
North Liberty differs from Indiana on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North Liberty. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Liberty
Diabetes and heart disease are less common in North Liberty
North Liberty runs below Indiana on six chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (9.7% vs 13%), heart disease (5.1% vs 6.8%) and stroke (2.7% vs 3.5%). Conditions ↓
Depression runs high in North Liberty
3 in 10 adults have been diagnosed with depression (29.1%), vs 25.1% across Indiana. Conditions ↓
Fewer North Liberty adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Indiana. 1 in 9 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 North Liberty’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind North Liberty’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Liberty is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 84% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 19%).
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). North Liberty’s median household income is $75,047; among the 10,848 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($56K–$94K), it’s healthier than 81%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 North Liberty adults…
North Liberty runs below IN on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
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 North Liberty adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Care in and near North Liberty
No hospital or community health center in North Liberty 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 North Liberty; ≈ 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 North Liberty adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How North Liberty adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, North Liberty runs above Indiana.
1 in 3 North Liberty 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.
North Liberty and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Liberty | B+ | 32.6% | 9.7% | 14.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of North Liberty adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for North Liberty
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, North Liberty is better than Indiana on 14 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside North Liberty’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | North Liberty | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17%14.3–20 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.1%10.3–13.9 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19%16.5–21.5 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.6%28.2–37.7 | 38.4% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.7%8.4–11.2 | 13% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32%28.9–35.4 | 37.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.6%32.4–39.1 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25%22.6–27.7 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.9–12.5 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.9%7.1–8.7 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.5–5.9 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.4%5.4–7.6 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.3–3 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.5%9.3–14 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.2%11.3–17 | 15.7% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.2%18.4–26.2 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.1%16.3–22.3 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.6%31.2–40.3 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.1%5.4–9 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.2%75.1–81.2 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.6%62.4–68.7 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.7%83.4–87.7 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.4%71.5–77.1 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.9%62.6–71 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.4%62.9–77 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.1%25.8–32.7 | 25.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 34.7%30.4–39.2 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.3%20.8–28.2 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.6%8.3–13.2 | 14.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.2%7.4–11.1 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.4%5.3–7.7 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.2%5.2–7.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.4%4.1–6.9 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.8%24.8–32.9 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.9%9.2–12.9 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.9%12.4–17.3 | 15% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6%5.3–6.9 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.6%3.1–4.2 | 5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7%5.8–8.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.3–3.2 | 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 North Liberty
Is North Liberty a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Liberty is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 81%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in North Liberty?
CDC estimates 32.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.2% and 37.7%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to North Liberty?
Memorial Hospital of South Bend in South Bend, 13.9 miles in a straight line from North Liberty’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in North Liberty have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.4–9%), 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 North Liberty 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 North Liberty.
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.