Where Swayzee residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Swayzee, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Swayzee. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Swayzee
Cancer runs high in Swayzee
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 8.3% across Indiana. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (Indiana 17%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Swayzee 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 Swayzee’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Swayzee adults…
Swayzee runs below IN on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Swayzee is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Indiana. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Swayzee as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.4% of Swayzee adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Care in and near Swayzee
No hospital or community health center in Swayzee 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 Swayzee; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Swayzee adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Swayzee adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Swayzee 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.
Swayzee and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Swayzee adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Swayzee
Why doesn’t Swayzee have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Swayzee.
What hospital is closest to Swayzee?
Marion General Hospital in Marion, 9.2 miles in a straight line from Swayzee’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 Swayzee?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ihc Marion in Marion, 7.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Swayzee.
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.