Where Orange Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Orange Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 46133, 47331. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Orange Township
Out of every 100 Orange Township adults…
Orange Township runs above IN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Orange Township is an older town: 28% 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 Orange Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Orange Township
No hospital or community health center in Orange 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 Orange 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 Orange Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Orange Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Orange 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.
9.3% of Orange Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Orange 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noble Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Connersville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Fairview Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Columbia Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Posey Township | D | 42.2% | 14.6% | 20.3% | ZIP codes |
Noble Township, Fairview Township and Columbia Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Connersville Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Orange Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Orange Township
Why doesn’t Orange 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 Orange Township.
What hospital is closest to Orange Township?
Rush Memorial Hospital in Rushville, 9.5 miles in a straight line from Orange 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 Orange Township?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Meridian Health Services in Connersville, 8.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Orange 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.