Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, North Webster is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns
North Webster trails Indiana on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North Webster. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Webster
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in North Webster
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. Cancer is also above the state: 10.4%, vs 8.3% across Indiana. In all, North Webster runs above Indiana on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Indiana 17%), and COPD, heart disease and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
North Webster is short on dental care and mental health care
North Webster’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
North Webster is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, North Webster is healthier than 18%. Against the 7,497 towns with similar household incomes ($41K–$69K), it’s healthier than 34%. Health Grade ↓
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 Webster’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
What’s behind North Webster’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Webster is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 37% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 14%).
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 Webster’s median household income is $55,278; among the 7,497 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$69K), it’s healthier than 34%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 North Webster adults…
North Webster runs above IN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
North Webster is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Indiana. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in North Webster as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near North Webster
No hospital or community health center in North Webster 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 Webster; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of North Webster adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How North Webster adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
3 in 10 North Webster 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.
8.7% of North Webster adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
North Webster and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Webster | C− | 40.5% | 15.1% | 18.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of North Webster adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for North Webster
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, North Webster is better than Indiana on 0 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside North Webster’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | North Webster | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.5%19.1–26.4 | 20.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%13.8–18.4 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%15.7–20.2 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.5%33.8–47.2 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.1%13–17.4 | 13% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 44.3%40.2–48.4 | 37.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.3%38.2–46.3 | 37.8% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 34.5%31–38.1 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.1–12.9 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.4%9.3–11.4 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.8%7.7–10.1 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.6%9–12.7 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.3%3.8–5 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.3%15.1–22.1 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.7%15.3–22.4 | 15.7% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 29.5%24.6–34.8 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.4%12.8–18.3 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.6%29.9–41.7 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.2%6.3–10.6 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.1%76.7–83.2 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.7%55.9–63.4 | 61.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.2%84–88.3 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.7%76.9–82 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.4%64.7–73.8 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.2%66.4–81 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26%22.5–29.8 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.7%26.3–35.6 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.7%18.5–25.5 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.3%11.4–17.4 | 14.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.2%8.3–12.1 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8%6.7–9.3 | 8.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.6%6.4–8.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.7%6.8–10.9 | 8.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.6%29.9–39.6 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.2%14.6–20.3 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.8%13.5–18.2 | 15% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.2%8–10.4 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.6%4.8–6.6 | 5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.3%7.9–10.9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%3.8–5.3 | 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 North Webster
Is North Webster a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Webster is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 34%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in North Webster?
CDC estimates 40.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.8% and 47.2%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to North Webster?
Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw, 8.6 miles in a straight line from North Webster’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in North Webster have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.3–10.6%), 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 Webster more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in North Webster.
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.