Within Indiana, Silver Creek Township is healthier than 82% of graded towns
Silver Creek Township beats Indiana on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 47172. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Silver Creek Township
Silver Creek Township looks healthier next to Indiana than next to the country
It’s healthier than 82% of the 589 Indiana towns we grade, but 59% of towns nationwide. Much of Indiana scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Silver Creek Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Indiana. 1 in 9 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 Silver Creek Township’s likely range; Silver Creek Township’s figures come from ZIP code 47172, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Silver Creek Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Silver Creek Township is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns, #107 of 589 in Indiana. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 73% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 16%).
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). Silver Creek Township’s median household income is $75,732; among the 10,850 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($57K–$95K), it’s healthier than 68%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.7% of Silver Creek Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Out of every 100 Silver Creek Township adults…
Silver Creek Township runs below IN on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Silver Creek Township
No hospital or community health center in Silver Creek 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 Silver Creek 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.
2.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Silver Creek Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Silver Creek Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Silver Creek 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.
Silver Creek Township and the towns around it
Silver Creek Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 10 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Creek Township | B | 40.9% | 11% | 14.6% | ZIP 47172 |
| Jeffersonville | C | 45% | 12.9% | 17.1% | CDC place |
| Charlestown Township | C+ | 43.1% | 11.9% | 16.5% | ZIP codes |
| Jeffersonville Township | C− | 45.2% | 13.5% | 17.9% | ZIP codes |
| Utica Township | C | 44.6% | 12.9% | 17% | ZIP codes |
| New Albany Township | C | 39.1% | 13.1% | 16.6% | ZIP codes |
| Carr Township | B+ | 38.8% | 10.8% | 13% | ZIP codes |
| Clarksville | D | 45.4% | 14% | 18.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Silver Creek Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Silver Creek Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Silver Creek Township is better than Indiana on 13 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Silver Creek Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Silver Creek Township | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.9%15.9–20 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11.4–14.2 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.9–18.4 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.9%35.6–46.7 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11%9.7–12.5 | 13% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 37.4%34.2–40.9 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.9%33.6–40.5 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.7%26–31.5 | 28.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.9–12.3 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.8%8–9.6 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.5–6.6 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 7.1%6.3–7.9 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3%2.8–3.2 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.8%9.8–14 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.6%12.6–16.6 | 15.7% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22%18.9–25.3 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.5%14.9–20.5 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.7%29.9–39.8 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.9%5.9–8 | 8.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.1%77.3–82.9 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.4%62.2–68.5 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.5%86–88.9 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77%74.4–79.4 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.8%64.7–72.6 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.1%72–83.3 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.8%22.8–29.1 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.5%27.7–35.4 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.2%20.4–26.1 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.8%9.5–12.4 | 14.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.9%7.8–10.1 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.4%5.7–7.3 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6%5.3–6.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.7%4.9–6.7 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.1%26.6–33.6 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.5%11–14 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.5%12–15.1 | 15% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.5%5.8–7.2 | 7.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.5–4.2 | 5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.9%6.2–7.7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.7–3.3 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Silver Creek Township
Is Silver Creek Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Silver Creek Township is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #107 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 68%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Silver Creek Township?
CDC estimates 40.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.6% and 46.7%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Silver Creek Township?
Norton Clark Hospital in Jeffersonville, 5.6 miles in a straight line from Silver Creek Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Silver Creek Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.9–8%), 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 Silver Creek Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Silver Creek 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. 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.