Shelburn Interurban Depot-THI&E Interurban Depot · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Shelburn is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns
Shelburn trails Indiana on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Shelburn. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Shelburn
Dental care lags in Shelburn
53.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.2% across Indiana. Among those 65 and older, 34.2% have lost all their teeth (Indiana 15.4%). Checkups ↓
Shelburn is in the bottom 10% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Shelburn is healthier than only 10% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on self-rated health, mental distress, obesity and smoking. Health Grade ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in Shelburn
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.3%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. In all, Shelburn runs above Indiana on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Shelburn is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Shelburn is healthier than 10%. Against the 4,494 towns with similar household incomes ($35K–$58K), it’s healthier than 31%. 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 Shelburn’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Shelburn’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Shelburn is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 26% of U.S. towns); smoking 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). Shelburn’s median household income is $46,458; among the 4,494 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($35K–$58K), it’s healthier than 31%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Shelburn adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Out of every 100 Shelburn adults…
Shelburn runs above IN on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Shelburn
No hospital or community health center in Shelburn 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 Shelburn; ≈ 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 Shelburn adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Shelburn 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.
11.7% of Shelburn adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Shelburn and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelburn | D | 43.4% | 14.2% | 21.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Shelburn adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Shelburn
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Shelburn is better than Indiana on 0 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Shelburn’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Shelburn | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.4%21–30.1 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.1–19.2 | 13.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.8%17.2–22.4 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.4%35.2–51.6 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.2%12.1–16.4 | 13% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 40.1%35.8–44.4 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.5%35.9–45 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.3%27.8–34.8 | 28.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12%10.5–13.5 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.8%7.9–9.8 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.4%7.2–9.6 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.3%9.3–13.5 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.6–4.8 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 34.2%29.3–39.6 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.1%17.2–25.3 | 15.7% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.3%23.8–34.7 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.1–19.1 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.6%30.4–44.8 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.7%7.1–12.8 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.6%74.9–82 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.2%49.2–57 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83%80.2–85.7 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.1%75.4–80.6 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.6%55.4–65.5 | 66.3% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.5%65.8–81.4 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.4%23.4–31.4 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.6%27.6–38.1 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.8%19.2–26.8 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.9%14–22.2 | 14.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.4%10–15.1 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.6%8–11.3 | 8.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.1%7.5–10.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.7%9–14.8 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.5%31–42 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.5%14.6–20.7 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.3%15.3–21.2 | 15% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.6%7.5–9.8 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.1%5.1–7.2 | 5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.4%8.7–12.3 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.8%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 Shelburn
Is Shelburn a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Shelburn is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns: ≈ D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 31%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Shelburn?
CDC estimates 43.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.2% and 51.6%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Shelburn?
Sullivan County Community Hospital in Sullivan, 3.9 miles in a straight line from Shelburn’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Shelburn have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.1–12.8%), 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 Shelburn more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Shelburn.
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.