Where Shelby residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Shelby, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Shelby. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Shelby
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Shelby
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11%), vs 8.3% across Indiana. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. COPD is also above the state: 10.2%, vs 8.1% across Indiana. In all, Shelby runs above Indiana on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Shelby, and more people treating it
41.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Indiana 37.8%), but 81.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Shelby adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Indiana. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Shelby’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Shelby adults…
Shelby runs below IN on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Shelby adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.6% of Shelby adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Care in and near Shelby
No hospital or community health center in Shelby 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 Shelby; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Shelby adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Shelby does better than Indiana.
3 in 10 Shelby 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.
Shelby 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek Township | B | 35.5% | 11.4% | 15.9% | ZIP codes |
| Lincoln Township | C− | 42.5% | 13.5% | 17.5% | ZIP codes |
| Eagle Creek Township | C+ | 38.8% | 12.4% | 16.3% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Shelby adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Shelby
Why doesn’t Shelby have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Shelby.
What hospital is closest to Shelby?
Franciscan Health Crown Point in Crown Point, 14.1 miles in a straight line from Shelby’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 Shelby?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northshore Demotte Health Center in Demotte, 7.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Shelby.
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.