Photo: Quentin Melson · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Shoals residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Shoals, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Shoals. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Shoals
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Shoals
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.9%), vs 8.3% across Indiana. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. COPD is also above the state: 10.6%, vs 8.1% across Indiana. In all, Shoals runs above Indiana on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Shoals
55.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.2% across Indiana. Among those 65 and older, 20.4% have lost all their teeth (Indiana 15.4%). Checkups ↓
Shoals is short on primary care and mental health care
Shoals’ 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 Shoals’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Shoals adults…
Shoals runs above IN on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Shoals adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Care in and near Shoals
No hospital or community health center in Shoals 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 Shoals; ≈ 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 Shoals adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Shoals 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.
7.9% of Shoals adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Shoals 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halbert Township | C− | 38.8% | 14.5% | 18.4% | ZIP codes |
| Center Township | C− | 38.6% | 14.4% | 18.6% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Shoals adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Shoals
Why doesn’t Shoals have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Shoals.
What hospital is closest to Shoals?
Indiana University Health Paoli Hospital in Paoli, 18.4 miles in a straight line from Shoals’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Shoals?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Martin County Family Health Center in Loogootee, 6.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Shoals.
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.