Where Pike Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pike Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 47018, 47011, 47017. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pike Township
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Pike Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.8%), vs 8.3% across Indiana. Heart disease is also above the state: 8%, vs 6.8% across Indiana. In all, Pike Township runs above Indiana on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Pike Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Pike Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 47018, 47011, 47017, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Pike Township adults…
Pike Township runs above IN on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Pike Township
No hospital or community health center in Pike 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 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pike Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Pike Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.8% of Pike Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Pike 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caesar Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Clay Township | C | 37.4% | 13.8% | 18.1% | ZIP codes |
| Pleasant Township | C− | 39.4% | 14% | 20% | ZIP codes |
| Cass Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Brown Township | C | 37% | 13.2% | 17.7% | ZIP codes |
| Union Township | — | — | — | — |
Caesar Creek Township, Cass Township and Union Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. 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%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pike Township
Why doesn’t Pike 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 Pike Township.
What hospital is closest to Pike Township?
Norton-King's Daughters' Health in Madison, 16.7 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.
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. 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.