Photo: Indiana6724 · CC BY-SA 4.0Within Indiana, Ossian is healthier than 72% of graded towns
Ossian differs from Indiana on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ossian. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ossian
Ossian looks healthier next to Indiana than next to the country
It’s healthier than 72% of the 589 Indiana towns we grade, but 49% of towns nationwide. Much of Indiana scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Ossian is an older town
27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Indiana. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Ossian with the state. Conditions ↓
Fewer Ossian adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Indiana. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults 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 Ossian’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Ossian’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ossian is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns, #167 of 589 in Indiana. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 62% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 17%).
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). Ossian’s median household income is $71,563; among the 10,637 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($54K–$89K), it’s healthier than 59%, about where its income would put it.
Where Ossian compares well: worried about having enough food, 11.2% (U.S. 15%); worried about keeping housing, 8.9% (U.S. 12%); lack reliable transportation, 6.1% (U.S. 7.9%).
Out of every 100 Ossian adults…
Ossian runs below IN on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Ossian is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Indiana. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Ossian as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6% of Ossian adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Care in and near Ossian
1 community health center in Ossian, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Ossian; ≈ 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.
0.5 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Ossian adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Ossian adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Ossian 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.
Ossian and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ossian | B− | 40.7% | 12.3% | 14.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ossian adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ossian
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ossian is better than Indiana on 5 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Ossian’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ossian | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.8%15.8–22.1 | 20.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.4%11.6–15.5 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%14.7–19.3 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.7%32.5–48.9 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.3%10.4–14.2 | 13% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.3%33.8–42.6 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.3%33.8–42.7 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.9%27.3–34.5 | 28.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.5–12.3 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.5%8.5–10.5 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7%6.1–7.9 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.8%6.5–9.2 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.4%3–3.8 | 3.5% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.3%9.1–13.8 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.8%11.9–17.8 | 15.7% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.5%19.8–29.4 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.1%13.2–19.2 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.5%30.1–43.2 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7%5.5–9.2 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.9%76.4–83.2 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.8%61.2–68.2 | 61.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.9%84.8–88.9 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.6%75.9–81.2 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.8%65.8–75.3 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.4%67.9–82 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.5%21.7–29.5 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.5%27.2–38.1 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.5%17.9–25.4 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.2%8.8–14 | 14.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.9%7.1–10.9 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.3%5.2–7.6 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.1%5.1–7.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6%4.6–7.8 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.3%26.7–36.1 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.4%12.1–16.9 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14%11.9–16.3 | 15% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.7%6.7–8.7 | 7.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%3.8–5.1 | 5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.5%6.4–8.8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%2.8–3.8 | 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 Ossian
Is Ossian a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ossian is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #167 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 59%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ossian?
CDC estimates 40.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.5% and 48.9%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ossian?
Bluffton Regional Medical Center in Bluffton, 9.7 miles in a straight line from Ossian’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ossian have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.5–9.2%), 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 Ossian more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ossian.
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.