Photo: Public domain · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, North Manchester is healthier than 75%
North Manchester differs from Indiana on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North Manchester. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Manchester
North Manchester is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, North Manchester is healthier than 51%. Against the 9,256 towns with similar household incomes ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 75%. Health Grade ↓
North Manchester looks healthier next to Indiana than next to the country
It’s healthier than 73% of the 589 Indiana towns we grade, but 51% of towns nationwide. Much of Indiana scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Cancer and heart disease run high in North Manchester
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.6%), vs 8.3% across Indiana. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. In all, North Manchester runs above Indiana on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer North Manchester 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 Manchester’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind North Manchester’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Manchester is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns, #159 of 589 in Indiana. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 62% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 32%).
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 Manchester’s median household income is $61,296; among the 9,256 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 75%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Few Indiana towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state North Manchester is healthier than 73% of graded towns, against 50% nationally.
Out of every 100 North Manchester adults…
North Manchester runs above IN on 3 of 12 conditions. 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.
5.9% of North Manchester adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Care in and near North Manchester
No hospital or community health center in North Manchester 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 Manchester; ≈ 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 Manchester adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How North Manchester adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 North Manchester 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 Manchester and the towns around it
North Manchester has the best Health Grade of the 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Manchester | B− | 35.1% | 13.3% | 13.5% | CDC place |
| Pleasant Township | C+ | 37.6% | 13.4% | 16% | ZIP codes |
| Chester Township | B− | 36.3% | 13.2% | 14.8% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of North Manchester adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for North Manchester
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, North Manchester is better than Indiana on 7 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside North Manchester’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | North Manchester | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.3%16.8–23.8 | 20.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.3%12.2–16.4 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.4–19 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.1%28.2–42.6 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.3%11.4–15.3 | 13% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 40%35.9–44.2 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.2%36.1–44.6 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.1%30.6–37.5 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.8–12.6 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.6%10.3–12.9 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.5%7.4–9.8 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.2%7.5–11 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.5–4.9 | 3.5% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.7%10.1–15.7 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.5%10.9–16.2 | 15.7% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.8%21–31 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.7%12.1–17.6 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.1%24.2–36.4 | 37.1% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.6%5.9–9.7 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.7%78.4–84.5 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.5%63.8–71 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87%84.8–88.9 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.9%79.6–84 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.1%66–75.7 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.7%66.2–81.6 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.7%20.3–27.5 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.1%26.9–37.6 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.8%17.2–24.5 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.3%8.9–14.1 | 14.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.3%6.7–9.9 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6%4.9–7 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.3%5.2–7.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.9%4.5–7.6 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.8%30.1–39.9 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.7%13.7–19.6 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.6%12.3–17 | 15% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.5%8.2–10.9 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.2–5.9 | 5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.6%7.1–10.3 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.1–4.4 | 3.7% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Manchester
Is North Manchester a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Manchester is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #159 of 589 in Indiana. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in North Manchester?
CDC estimates 35.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.2% and 42.6%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to North Manchester?
Parkview Wabash Hospital in Wabash, 13.0 miles in a straight line from North Manchester’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in North Manchester have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.9–9.7%), 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 Manchester more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in North Manchester.
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.