Where Point Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Point Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 47620. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Point Township
Cancer runs high in Point Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 8.3% across Indiana. Conditions ↓
Fewer Point Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Indiana. 1 in 8 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 Point Township’s likely range; Point Township’s figures come from ZIP code 47620, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7% of Point Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Out of every 100 Point Township adults…
Point Township runs above IN on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Point Township
No hospital or community health center in Point 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 Point 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.
2.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Point Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Point Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Point 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.
Point 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Township | C+ | 41.2% | 13.1% | 16% | ZIP 47620 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Point Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Point Township
Why doesn’t Point 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 Point Township.
What hospital is closest to Point Township?
Methodist Hospital Union County in Morganfield, 14.5 miles in a straight line from Point Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Point 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.