Photo: Chris Flook · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Odon is healthier than 50%
Odon differs from Indiana on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Odon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Odon
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Odon
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.9%), vs 8.3% across Indiana. COPD is also above the state: 10.6%, vs 8.1% across Indiana. In all, Odon runs above Indiana on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (Indiana 17%), and heart disease, cancer and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Odon is short on primary care and mental health care
Odon’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 ↓
Odon is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Odon is healthier than 20%. Against the 5,542 towns with similar household incomes ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 50%. 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 Odon’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
What’s behind Odon’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Odon is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 35% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 18%).
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). Odon’s median household income is $49,342; among the 5,542 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 50%, about where its income would put it.
Where Odon compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.3% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Odon adults…
Odon runs above IN on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Odon is an older town: 27% 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 Odon as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Odon
No hospital or community health center in Odon 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 Odon; ≈ 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 Odon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Odon adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Odon 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.
7.9% of Odon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Odon and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odon | C− | 38.8% | 14.4% | 17.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Odon adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Odon
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Odon is better than Indiana on 2 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Odon’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Odon | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.8%19.5–28.3 | 20.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14–19.1 | 13.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%15.5–20.4 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.8%31.3–46.5 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.4%12.3–16.7 | 13% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 41.7%37.4–46.1 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42%37.5–46.6 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.8%31.3–38.6 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.1–13.1 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.9%9.7–12 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.1%7.8–10.7 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.6%8.6–12.9 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%3.8–5.4 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 22.2%18.5–26 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.1%13.9–20.7 | 15.7% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 30.2%24.7–36.1 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.1%12.5–18.1 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.3%26.9–39.9 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.1%6.7–11.9 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.3%76.8–83.4 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.8%55.1–62.4 | 61.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86%83.6–88.1 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.3%77.8–82.6 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.9%58.5–68.9 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.5%61.4–78 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.9%22.3–29.9 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35%29.6–40.4 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.9%19.9–27.8 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.2%11–17.6 | 14.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.8%7.8–11.7 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.9%5.7–8 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.2%5.9–8.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.9%5.9–10.1 | 8.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.2%31.8–42.8 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.9%15.4–22.5 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.5%13.8–19.5 | 15% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10%8.6–11.5 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.8%4.7–6.9 | 5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.8%8–11.8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%3.6–5.3 | 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 Odon
Is Odon a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Odon is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Odon?
CDC estimates 38.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.3% and 46.5%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Odon?
Daviess Community Hospital in Washington, 15.7 miles in a straight line from Odon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Odon have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.7–11.9%), 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 Odon 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 Odon.
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.