Where Northeast Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Northeast Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 47452, 47108. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Northeast Township
COPD and arthritis run high in Northeast Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (33.4%), vs 28.3% across Indiana. In all, Northeast Township runs above Indiana on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Northeast Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Northeast Township’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 ↓
Smoking is more common in Northeast Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.9%), vs 15.7% 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 Northeast Township’s likely range; Northeast Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 47452, 47108, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Northeast Township adults…
Northeast Township runs above IN on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Northeast Township
No hospital or community health center in Northeast 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 Northeast 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).
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 Northeast Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Northeast Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Northeast 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.
8.5% of Northeast Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Northeast Township 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stampers Creek Township | C− | 40% | 14.4% | 19.5% | ZIP codes |
| Orleans Township | C− | 39.3% | 13.8% | 18.8% | ZIP codes |
| Bono Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Brown Township | D | 42.3% | 15.6% | 21.4% | ZIP 47108 |
| Vernon Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Saltillo | — | — | — | — |
Bono Township, Vernon Township and Saltillo: 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 Northeast Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Northeast Township
Why doesn’t Northeast Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Northeast Township.
What hospital is closest to Northeast Township?
Indiana University Health Paoli Hospital in Paoli, 8.3 miles in a straight line from Northeast Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Northeast Township?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Orleans Family Health in Orleans, 6.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Northeast 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. 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.