Where Northwest Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Northwest Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 47469. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Northwest Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Northwest Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.9%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.5% across Indiana. In all, Northwest Township runs above Indiana on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Northwest Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Northwest 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 Northwest Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.6%), vs 15.7% across Indiana. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Northwest Township, and more people treating it
42.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Indiana 37.8%), but 80.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Northwest Township’s likely range; Northwest Township’s figures come from ZIP code 47469, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Northwest Township adults…
Northwest Township runs above IN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Northwest Township
No hospital or community health center in Northwest 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 Northwest 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.
17 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Northwest Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Northwest Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Northwest 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.
9.2% of Northwest Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Northwest 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halbert Township | C− | 38.8% | 14.5% | 18.4% | ZIP codes |
| Spice Valley Township | C− | 42.8% | 14.5% | 18.6% | ZIP codes |
| French Lick Township | C− | 39.7% | 15% | 19.2% | ZIP codes |
| Orangeville Township | — | — | — | — |
Orangeville 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 Northwest Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Northwest Township
Why doesn’t Northwest 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 Northwest Township.
What hospital is closest to Northwest Township?
Indiana University Health Paoli Hospital in Paoli, 9.6 miles in a straight line from Northwest 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 Northwest Township?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sichc West Baden in West Baden Springs, 5.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Northwest 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.