Rob Roy Covered Bridge · Photo: Huw Williams (Huwmanbeing) · Public domainWhere Shawnee Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Shawnee Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 47918, 47987, 47932. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Shawnee Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Shawnee Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. Cancer is also above the state: 9.7%, vs 8.3% across Indiana. In all, Shawnee Township runs above Indiana on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Shawnee Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Shawnee Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Shawnee Township’s likely range; Shawnee Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 47918, 47987, 47932, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Shawnee Township adults…
Shawnee Township runs above IN on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Shawnee Township
No hospital or community health center in Shawnee 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 Shawnee 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.
1.9 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Shawnee Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Shawnee Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Shawnee 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.
8.4% of Shawnee Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Shawnee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township | C− | 41.8% | 14% | 17.9% | ZIP codes |
| Logan Township | C− | 42.4% | 14.2% | 18.9% | ZIP 47918 |
| Van Buren Township | C− | 42.9% | 13.9% | 18.7% | ZIP 47987 |
| Richland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Troy Township | C− | 41.9% | 14.7% | 17.4% | ZIP codes |
| Pike Township | C | 41.5% | 13.8% | 17.5% | ZIP codes |
Richland 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 Shawnee Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Shawnee Township
Why doesn’t Shawnee 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 Shawnee Township.
What hospital is closest to Shawnee Township?
Ascension St. Vincent Williamsport in Williamsport, 5.7 miles in a straight line from Shawnee 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 Shawnee 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.