Where Ohio Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ohio Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 47137, 47118. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ohio Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Ohio Township
1 in 7 adults have COPD (15.2%), about twice the Indiana rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.4%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. Stroke is also above the state: 5.6%, vs 3.5% across Indiana. In all, Ohio Township runs above Indiana on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Ohio Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.2%), vs 24.9% across Indiana. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Ohio Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (22.1%), vs 14.7% across Indiana. Utility shut-off threats (11.7% vs 8.4%) and no reliable transportation (10.7% vs 7.7%) are higher too. 16.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.6% 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 Ohio Township’s likely range; Ohio Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 47137, 47118, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Ohio Township adults…
Ohio Township runs above IN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
1.7 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.8% of Ohio Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Care in and near Ohio Township
No hospital or community health center in Ohio 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 Ohio 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Ohio Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Ohio Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ohio Township runs above Indiana.
1 in 3 Ohio 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.
Ohio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boone Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Jennings Township | D− | 44.1% | 18.4% | 24.5% | ZIP codes |
| Union Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Alton | — | — | — | — | |
| Sterling Township | D− | 43.5% | 18% | 24% | ZIP codes |
Boone Township, Union Township and Alton: 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 Ohio Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ohio Township
Why doesn’t Ohio 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 Ohio Township.
What hospital is closest to Ohio Township?
Harrison County Hospital in Corydon, 14.8 miles in a straight line from Ohio Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ohio 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.