Photo: formulanone · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Scottsburg is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns
Scottsburg trails Indiana on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Scottsburg. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Scottsburg
Dental care lags in Scottsburg
53.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.2% across Indiana. Among those 65 and older, 30.2% have lost all their teeth (Indiana 15.4%). Checkups ↓
Scottsburg is in the bottom 7% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Scottsburg is healthier than only 7% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
COPD and stroke run high in Scottsburg
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.6%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. 1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.4%), vs 3.5% across Indiana. In all, Scottsburg runs above Indiana on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Scottsburg is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Scottsburg is healthier than 7%. Against the 2,009 towns with similar household incomes ($29K–$48K), it’s healthier than 40%. Health Grade ↓
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 Scottsburg’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Scottsburg’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Scottsburg is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns, #559 of 589 in Indiana. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 17% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 6%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Scottsburg’s median household income is $38,578; among the 2,009 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($29K–$48K), it’s healthier than 40%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Scottsburg adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Out of every 100 Scottsburg adults…
Scottsburg runs above IN on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Scottsburg
1 hospital in Scottsburg, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Scottsburg; ≈ 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.
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How Scottsburg adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Scottsburg runs above Indiana.
1 in 3 Scottsburg adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.8% of Scottsburg adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Scottsburg and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsburg | D | 42.9% | 14.7% | 20.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Scottsburg adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Scottsburg
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Scottsburg is better than Indiana on 0 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Scottsburg’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Scottsburg | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.4%23–30 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%15–19.3 | 13.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.7%18.4–23.2 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.9%34.4–51 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.7%12.8–16.6 | 13% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 41%36.7–45.1 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40%35.7–44.1 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.9%28.5–35.2 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.1%10.7–13.6 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.8%7.9–9.7 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.4%7.4–9.5 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.6%10–13.3 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%3.8–4.9 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 30.2%25.6–34.8 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.9%17.9–24 | 15.7% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.2%27.1–37.2 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.5%12.6–18.5 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.2%30.6–44.5 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.1%8–12.7 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.7%74.9–81.9 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.1%49.5–56.9 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.5%79.9–84.7 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.8%75.3–80.1 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64%59.1–68.8 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.6%62.5–78.4 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.5%24.5–32.6 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.3%28.1–39 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.4%19.6–27.4 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.7%15.3–22.3 | 14.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.9%10.7–15.2 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.9%8.4–11.5 | 8.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.7%8.2–11.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.8%10.3–15.5 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.9%33.2–42.7 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.5%16–21.1 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.1%16.9–21.8 | 15% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9%7.9–10.1 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.6%5.8–7.5 | 5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.2%9.8–12.8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.4–5.7 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Indiana figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Scottsburg
Is Scottsburg a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Scottsburg is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns: D for health, #559 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 40%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Scottsburg?
CDC estimates 42.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.4% and 51%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Scottsburg?
Norton Scott Hospital in Scottsburg, 1.4 miles in a straight line from Scottsburg’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Scottsburg have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8–12.7%), against 8.9% across Indiana.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Scottsburg more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Scottsburg.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.