Cairo Skywatch Tower · Photo: Huw Williams (Huwmanbeing) · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Tippecanoe Township is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns
Tippecanoe Township differs from Indiana on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 47906, 47920, 46923. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tippecanoe Township
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Tippecanoe Township
Tippecanoe Township runs below Indiana on eight chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (9.2% vs 13%), stroke (2.5% vs 3.5%) and obesity (28.6% vs 38.4%). Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Tippecanoe Township’s lead shrinks
Tippecanoe Township is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns, but 54% of the 7,195 towns with similar household incomes ($82K–$137K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Tippecanoe Township is an active town
Only 20.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Indiana. The town has 35 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
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 Tippecanoe Township’s likely range; Tippecanoe Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 47906, 47920, 46923, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Tippecanoe Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Tippecanoe Township is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns, #46 of 589 in Indiana. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 89% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 22%).
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). Tippecanoe Township’s median household income is $109,652; among the 7,195 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($82K–$137K), it’s healthier than 54%, about where its income would put it.
Few Indiana towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Tippecanoe Township is healthier than 92% of graded towns, against 74% nationally.
Out of every 100 Tippecanoe Township adults…
Tippecanoe Township runs below IN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
35 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Care in and near Tippecanoe Township
No hospital or community health center in Tippecanoe 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 Tippecanoe 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Tippecanoe Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Tippecanoe Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Tippecanoe 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.4% of Tippecanoe Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Tippecanoe Township and the towns around it
Tippecanoe Township has the best Health Grade of the 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tippecanoe Township | B+ | 28.6% | 9.2% | 12.9% | ZIP codes |
| Washington Township | B | 30.4% | 12.1% | 14.6% | ZIP 47905 |
| Fairfield Township | B− | 31.2% | 12.2% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
| Wabash Township | B+ | 26.1% | 7.3% | 12.4% | ZIP 47906 |
| Prairie Township | B− | 42.5% | 12.3% | 15.1% | ZIP codes |
| West Lafayette | B+ | 25.5% | 6.1% | 12.7% | CDC place |
| Americus | — | — | — | — |
Americus: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Tippecanoe Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Tippecanoe Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Tippecanoe Township is better than Indiana on 14 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Tippecanoe Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Tippecanoe Township | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.9%15.8–20.3 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.8%10.6–13.3 | 13.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.7%16.7–20.8 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.6%24.1–33.3 | 38.4% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.2%8.1–10.5 | 13% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.8%26.9–32.9 | 37.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.4%32.1–38.7 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.1%19.9–24.4 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11%9.9–12.2 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.9%6.3–7.6 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.6–5.6 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.2%5.5–7 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.3–2.7 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.1%10–14.5 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.9%11–14.9 | 15.7% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.6%17.5–23.9 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.8%14.2–19.4 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.1%31.4–41 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.7%6.6–9.1 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.1%75–81 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.7%57.5–63.9 | 61.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.7%78.7–82.7 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69.8%67.3–72.2 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.7%66.6–74.5 | 66.3% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.4%72.1–83.9 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25%22–28 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.9%30–38.2 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.5%19.5–25.6 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.3%13.2–17.6 | 14.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.5%9–12.1 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.2%7.2–9.4 | 8.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.4%8.3–10.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.4%7.9–10.9 | 8.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.6%25.2–32.1 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.2%8.9–11.6 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.5%14.7–18.4 | 15% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.2–6.5 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.2–5.2 | 5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.3%7.4–9.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.6–3.2 | 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 Tippecanoe Township
Is Tippecanoe Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Tippecanoe Township is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #46 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 54%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Tippecanoe Township?
CDC estimates 28.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.1% and 33.3%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Tippecanoe Township?
Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, 8.8 miles in a straight line from Tippecanoe Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Tippecanoe Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.6–9.1%), 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 Tippecanoe Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tippecanoe 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.