On CDC estimates, Turkey Creek Township is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns
Turkey Creek Township differs from Indiana on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 46567, 46732. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Turkey Creek Township
Cancer and heart disease run high in Turkey Creek Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 8.3% across Indiana. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.9%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. In all, Turkey Creek Township runs above Indiana on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Turkey Creek Township is short on dental care and mental health care
Turkey Creek Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Turkey Creek Township has a community health center but no hospital
Bowen Health is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw, 11.2 miles away. 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 Turkey Creek Township’s likely range; Turkey Creek Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 46567, 46732, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Turkey Creek Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Turkey Creek Township is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns, #314 of 589 in Indiana. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 48% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 24%).
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). Turkey Creek Township’s median household income is $75,909; among the 10,830 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($57K–$95K), it’s healthier than 26%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Few Indiana towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Turkey Creek Township is healthier than 47% of graded towns, against 31% nationally.
Out of every 100 Turkey Creek Township adults…
Turkey Creek Township runs above IN on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Turkey Creek Township
1 community health center in Turkey Creek Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Turkey 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.
3.5 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Turkey Creek Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Turkey Creek Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
3 in 10 Turkey 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.4% of Turkey Creek Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Turkey Creek Township and the towns around it
Turkey Creek Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Creek Township | C | 39.6% | 13.9% | 17.2% | ZIP codes |
| Tippecanoe Township | C | 39.6% | 13.9% | 17.2% | ZIP codes |
| Van Buren Township | C | 38.9% | 13% | 17.9% | ZIP codes |
| Benton Township | C− | 40.5% | 12.6% | 18.1% | ZIP codes |
| Sparta Township | C− | 41.3% | 13.5% | 18.5% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Turkey Creek Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Turkey 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, Turkey Creek Township is better than Indiana on 1 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Turkey 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… | Turkey Creek Township | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.8%18.6–23.4 | 20.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13.4–16.6 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.2%15.6–19.1 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.6%34–45.8 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.9%12.4–15.7 | 13% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 42.2%38.7–45.8 | 37.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.5%37.8–45.3 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.4%29.5–35.5 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%10–12.4 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%9.1–10.8 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.9%7.2–8.8 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.4%8.5–10.4 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.6–4.2 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.1%12.6–17.9 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.2%15.3–19.5 | 15.7% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.2%23.7–31.1 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.9%13.5–18.6 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.2%29.2–39.7 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.4%7.2–9.4 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80%77.2–82.7 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.9%59.6–66 | 61.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.7%85.2–88.2 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79%76.5–81.3 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.5%63.2–71.6 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.3%68.5–81.3 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.2%22.2–28.4 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.8%27–34.7 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22%19.3–24.9 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13%11.4–15 | 14.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.8%8.5–11.2 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.2%6.4–8.1 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.9%6.2–7.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.4%6.4–8.7 | 8.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.3%29–36.2 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.4%13.8–17.4 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15%13.5–16.6 | 15% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.3%7.5–9.2 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.5–5.4 | 5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.3%7.5–9.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.6–4.3 | 3.7% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Turkey Creek Township
Is Turkey Creek Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Turkey Creek Township is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #314 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 26%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Turkey Creek Township?
CDC estimates 39.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 34% and 45.8%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Turkey Creek Township?
Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw, 11.2 miles in a straight line from Turkey Creek Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Turkey Creek Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.2–9.4%), 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 Turkey Creek Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Turkey 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.