Photo: Chris Flook · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Parker City is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns
Parker City differs from Indiana on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Parker City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Parker City
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Parker City
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.9%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.5% across Indiana. In all, Parker City runs above Indiana on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Parker City, and more people treating it
42.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Indiana 37.8%), but 81.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Parker City’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
What’s behind Parker City’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Parker City is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 37% of U.S. towns); diabetes 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). Parker City’s median household income is $58,558; among the 8,524 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($44K–$73K), it’s healthier than 32%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Parker City compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.7% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Parker City adults…
Parker City runs above IN on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Parker City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Care in and near Parker City
No hospital or community health center in Parker City 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 Parker City; ≈ 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.
How Parker City adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Parker City 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.
8.9% of Parker City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Parker City and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker City | C− | 37.8% | 14.8% | 17.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Parker City adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Parker City
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Parker City is better than Indiana on 1 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Parker City’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Parker City | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.9%20.2–27.8 | 20.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.1–18.7 | 13.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%15.7–20.2 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.8%30.8–45.8 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.8%12.7–17.1 | 13% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 42.6%38.4–46.9 | 37.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.1%37.8–46.5 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35.5%32.1–39.1 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.1–12.8 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.9%9.8–12 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.1%7.9–10.5 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.9%9.1–12.9 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.6%4–5.3 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.7%12.8–19.1 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.9%14.6–21.2 | 15.7% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 29.9%24.7–35.4 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.1%11.7–16.9 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.9%29.4–42.7 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.3%6.3–10.4 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.1%77.9–84.1 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58%54.3–61.7 | 61.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.7%84.7–88.6 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.7%79.2–83.9 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.8%61.6–71.7 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72%63.5–79.6 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.7%22.2–29.6 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.6%27.4–38.2 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.2%18.7–26.2 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.2%11.3–17.6 | 14.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.3%8.5–12.4 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.8%6.6–9.2 | 8.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.4%6.2–8.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.9%7.1–11.3 | 8.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.8%31.9–42 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19%16.1–22.2 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.1%13.7–18.5 | 15% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.9%8.7–11.2 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.9%5–6.9 | 5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.9%8.4–11.6 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%3.8–5.4 | 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 Parker City
Is Parker City a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Parker City is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 32%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Parker City?
CDC estimates 37.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.8% and 45.8%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Parker City?
Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, 11.1 miles in a straight line from Parker City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Parker City have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.3–10.4%), 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 Parker City 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 Parker City.
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.