Photo: Jimmy Baikovicius · CC BY-SA 2.0Within Indiana, Pike Township is healthier than 86% of graded towns
Pike Township differs from Indiana on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 46278, 46254, 46268, 46234. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pike Township
Pike Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Pike Township is healthier than 65%. Against the 10,468 towns with similar household incomes ($52K–$87K), it’s healthier than 82%. Health Grade ↓
Pike Township looks healthier next to Indiana than next to the country
It’s healthier than 86% of the 589 Indiana towns we grade, but 65% of towns nationwide. Much of Indiana scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Pike Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Indiana on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (64.3% vs 61.2%) and cholesterol checks (88.1% vs 85.8%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Pike Township
1 in 9 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (10.7%), vs 8.4% across Indiana. Housing insecurity (13.6% vs 11.2%) is higher too. Everyday needs ↓
COPD and heart disease are less common in Pike Township
Pike Township runs below Indiana on COPD (5.9% vs 8.1%), heart disease (5.3% vs 6.8%) and cancer (6.8% vs 8.3%). Conditions ↓
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 Pike Township’s likely range; Pike Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 46278, 46254, 46268, 46234, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Pike Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pike Township is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns, #86 of 589 in Indiana. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 80% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 37%).
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). Pike Township’s median household income is $69,398; among the 10,468 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($52K–$87K), it’s healthier than 82%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pike Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.5% of Pike Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Out of every 100 Pike Township adults…
Pike Township runs below IN on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Pike Township
1 hospital and 2 community health centers in Pike Township, 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 Pike 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.
48 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
How Pike Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Pike Township does better than Indiana.
1 in 3 Pike 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.
Pike Township and the towns around it
Pike Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 5 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pike Township | B | 37.8% | 12.9% | 12.2% | ZIP codes |
| Indianapolis | — | — | — | — | |
| Washington Township | A− | 35.2% | 11.6% | 11.3% | ZIP codes |
| Zionsville | A | 31.1% | 9.8% | 8.9% | CDC place |
| Brown Township | A− | 35.4% | 10.3% | 11.8% | ZIP codes |
| Wayne Township | C− | 40.9% | 14% | 18.2% | ZIP codes |
Indianapolis: no CDC estimate of its own. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pike Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Pike Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Pike Township is better than Indiana on 14 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Pike Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Pike Township | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.5%16.8–20.3 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.1%10.9–13.3 | 13.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%14.5–17.5 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.8%34.7–41 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.9%11.7–14.2 | 13% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.9%36.6–41.2 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.1%33.8–38.5 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.2%23.4–27.1 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.6%10.6–12.8 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.8%6.3–7.4 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.3%4.8–5.9 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.9%5.3–6.7 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.3%3–3.5 | 3.5% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.5%10.8–14.4 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.2%10.7–13.8 | 15.7% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 21.6%19.5–24 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.8%14.9–18.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.6%36.7–42.5 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.9%7.7–10.2 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.2%79.2–83.2 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.3%61.8–66.5 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.1%86.8–89.4 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.5%75.4–79.6 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.7%66.7–72.4 | 66.3% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81%76.9–84.4 | 76.4% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.9%20.8–25.1 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.1%31.4–36.9 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.4%22.1–26.8 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.7%14.9–18.6 | 14.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.6%12.2–15.2 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.7%9.5–12 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.7%7.8–9.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.5%9.2–12 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.9%24.6–29.3 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.7%11.4–14.1 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13%11.7–14.4 | 15% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5%4.4–5.5 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5%4.6–5.5 | 5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.5–8.1 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.4–4.1 | 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 Pike Township
Is Pike Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pike Township is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #86 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 82%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Pike Township?
CDC estimates 37.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.7% and 41%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Pike Township?
Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, 4.5 miles in a straight line from Pike Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Pike Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.7–10.2%), 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 Pike Township 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 Pike 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. 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.