Where Richland Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Richland Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 46919, 46952, 46986. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Richland Township
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Richland Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.2%), vs 8.3% across Indiana. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. COPD is also above the state: 9.6%, vs 8.1% across Indiana. In all, Richland Township runs above Indiana on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Richland Township, and more people treating it
41.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Indiana 37.8%), but 80.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Richland Township’s likely range; Richland Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 46919, 46952, 46986, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Richland Township adults…
Richland Township runs above IN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Richland Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Care in and near Richland Township
No hospital or community health center in Richland 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 Richland 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.
How Richland Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Richland 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.
8.2% of Richland Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Richland 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 | C | 41.5% | 14.1% | 17% | ZIP codes |
| Waltz Township | C− | 39.6% | 14.6% | 17.8% | ZIP codes |
| Pleasant Township | D | 41.5% | 16.6% | 18.5% | ZIP codes |
| Sims Township | C+ | 38.9% | 13.9% | 15.1% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Richland Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Richland Township
Why doesn’t Richland 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 Richland Township.
What hospital is closest to Richland Township?
Marion General Hospital in Marion, 9.0 miles in a straight line from Richland Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Richland Township?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Meridian Health Services in Marion, 8.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Richland 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.