Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Paoli is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns
Paoli trails Indiana on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Paoli. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Paoli
Paoli is in the bottom 6% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Paoli is healthier than only 6% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Paoli
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.2%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.5% across Indiana. In all, Paoli runs above Indiana on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 31% of residents are 65 or older (Indiana 17%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Paoli
49.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.2% across Indiana. Among those 65 and older, 19.1% have lost all their teeth (Indiana 15.4%). Checkups ↓
Paoli is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Paoli is healthier than 6%. Against the 3,318 towns with similar household incomes ($32K–$54K), it’s healthier than 26%. 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 Paoli’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Paoli’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Paoli is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns, #564 of 589 in Indiana. All seven of Paoli’s estimates fall in the lowest 15% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is smoking: 21.9% of adults, against 15.7% across Indiana and 11.8% nationally.
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). Paoli’s median household income is $42,906; among the 3,318 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($32K–$54K), it’s healthier than 26%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Paoli adults…
Paoli runs above IN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Paoli is an older town: 31% 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 Paoli as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Paoli adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Care in and near Paoli
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Paoli, 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 Paoli; ≈ 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.
1.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Paoli adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Paoli runs above Indiana.
1 in 3 Paoli 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.
13.7% of Paoli adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Paoli and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paoli | D | 41.6% | 15.6% | 21.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Paoli adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Paoli
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Paoli is better than Indiana on 0 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Paoli’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Paoli | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.9%23–30.8 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.3–19.8 | 13.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.6%18.3–23.1 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.6%33.8–49.8 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.6%13.6–17.6 | 13% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 42.3%38.3–46.5 | 37.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.7%37.4–46 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.7%31.3–38.1 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.2%10.8–13.5 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.2%8.3–10.1 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9%8–10.1 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.2%10.4–14.1 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.6%4.1–5.2 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.1%15.8–22.9 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.9%18.2–25.3 | 15.7% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.1%26.8–37.6 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.1%12.5–17.9 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.4%33.1–47.8 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.2%8.1–12.8 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.6%76.2–82.6 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 49.6%45.9–53.4 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.2%80.8–85.4 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79%76.4–81.2 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.9%54.3–65.1 | 66.3% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.3%65.8–81.6 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.8%25–32.7 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.6%28.4–39.1 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.1%19.6–27.1 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.7%16.3–23.7 | 14.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.3%11.1–15.8 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.5%8.9–12.2 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.9%8.4–11.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.7%11.1–16.8 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.3%35.1–45.2 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.6%16.7–22.4 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.1%16.5–21.7 | 15% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.5%8.5–10.7 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7%6.1–8 | 5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.5%9.9–13.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.4%4.6–6.2 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Paoli
Is Paoli a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Paoli is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns: D for health, #564 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 26%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Paoli?
CDC estimates 41.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.8% and 49.8%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Paoli?
Indiana University Health Paoli Hospital in Paoli, 0.8 miles in a straight line from Paoli’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Paoli have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.1–12.8%), 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 Paoli more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Paoli.
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.