Photo: ONUnicorn · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Rocky Ripple residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rocky Ripple, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rocky Ripple. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rocky Ripple
Binge drinking is the habit Rocky Ripple doesn’t win on
19.9% of adults binge drink, vs 16.6% across Indiana, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Rocky Ripple is an active town
Only 17.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Indiana. Habits ↓
Rocky Ripple keeps up with checkups
It beats Indiana on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (67.1% vs 61.2%) and cholesterol checks (89% vs 85.8%). 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 Rocky Ripple’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Rocky Ripple adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Out of every 100 Rocky Ripple adults…
Rocky Ripple runs below IN on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Rocky Ripple
No hospital or community health center in Rocky Ripple 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 Rocky Ripple; ≈ 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 Rocky Ripple adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Rocky Ripple does better than Indiana.
3 in 10 Rocky Ripple 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.
4.7% of Rocky Ripple adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Rocky Ripple and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crows Nest | — | — | — | — |
Crows Nest: 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 Rocky Ripple adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Rocky Ripple
Why doesn’t Rocky Ripple have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rocky Ripple.
What hospital is closest to Rocky Ripple?
Indiana University Health in Indianapolis, 4.2 miles in a straight line from Rocky Ripple’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 Rocky Ripple?
46 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Raphael Health Center in Indianapolis, 2.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rocky Ripple.
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.