Where Prairie Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Prairie Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 46340, 46348. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Prairie Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Prairie Township
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.9%), 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: 4.5%, vs 3.5% across Indiana. In all, Prairie Township runs above Indiana on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Prairie Township
54% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.2% across Indiana. Among those 65 and older, 20.3% have lost all their teeth (Indiana 15.4%). Checkups ↓
More Prairie Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.5%), vs 24.9% across Indiana. Habits ↓
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 Prairie Township’s likely range; Prairie Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 46340, 46348, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Prairie Township adults…
Prairie Township runs above IN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Prairie Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
1.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Prairie Township
No hospital or community health center in Prairie 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 Prairie 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).
How Prairie Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
4 in 10 Prairie 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.
12.4% of Prairie Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Prairie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hanna Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Davis Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Dewey Township | — | — | — | — |
Jackson Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Hanna Township, Davis Township and Dewey Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Prairie Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Prairie Township
Why doesn’t Prairie 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 Prairie Township.
What hospital is closest to Prairie Township?
Northwest Health - Starke in Knox, 9.2 miles in a straight line from Prairie Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Prairie Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Healthlinc Knox in Knox, 9.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Prairie 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.