Where Rich Grove Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rich Grove Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 46996, 46366, 47957. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rich Grove Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Rich Grove Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.5% across Indiana. In all, Rich Grove Township runs above Indiana on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Rich Grove Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19%), vs 15.7% 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 Rich Grove Township’s likely range; Rich Grove Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 46996, 46366, 47957, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Rich Grove Township adults…
Rich Grove Township runs above IN on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Care in and near Rich Grove Township
No hospital or community health center in Rich Grove 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 Rich Grove 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Rich Grove Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Rich Grove Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Rich Grove 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.
9.1% of Rich Grove Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Rich Grove 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Cass Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wayne Township | C− | 41.4% | 14.4% | 19.2% | ZIP 46366 |
| Jefferson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| California Township | D | 42.9% | 15.5% | 21% | ZIP codes |
Franklin Township, Cass Township and Jefferson 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 Rich Grove Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rich Grove Township
Why doesn’t Rich Grove 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 Rich Grove Township.
What hospital is closest to Rich Grove Township?
Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac, 9.3 miles in a straight line from Rich Grove 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 Rich Grove 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.