Photo: Troypoling27 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Union City is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns
Union City trails Indiana on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Union City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Union City
Union City is in the bottom 4% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Union City is healthier than only 4% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Union City
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.9%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. Stroke is also above the state: 5.1%, vs 3.5% across Indiana. In all, Union City runs above Indiana on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Union City adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.2%), vs 24.9% across Indiana. Habits ↓
More Union City adults live with a disability
2 in 5 adults live with a disability (41.2%, vs 31.1% across Indiana). The biggest difference is vision loss: 8.3% vs 5%. Disability ↓
Union City is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Union City is healthier than 4%. Against the 2,198 towns with similar household incomes ($30K–$49K), it’s healthier than 22%. Health Grade ↓
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 Union City’s likely range.
What’s behind Union City’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Union City is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns, #579 of 589 in Indiana. All seven of Union City’s estimates fall in the lowest 11% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is smoking: 22.2% of adults, against 15.7% across Indiana and 11.8% nationally.
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). Union City’s median household income is $39,360; among the 2,198 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($30K–$49K), it’s healthier than 22%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Union City adults…
Union City runs above IN on 7 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.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Union City adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Care in and near Union City
No hospital or community health center in Union City 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 Union City; ≈ 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 Union City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Union City adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Union City runs above Indiana.
1 in 3 Union City 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.
16.6% of Union City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Union City and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union City | D− | 42.2% | 17% | 22.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Every CDC estimate for Union City
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Union City is better than Indiana on 0 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Union City’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Union City | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 30.3%26.3–34.8 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.6%16.4–21.1 | 13.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.1%17.8–22.5 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.2%34.6–50.1 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17%14.9–19.3 | 13% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43%38.9–47.1 | 37.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.3%37.1–45.7 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34%30.8–37.4 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.8%10.5–13.3 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.1%8.2–10.1 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 10%8.8–11.3 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.9%11–15.1 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.1%4.4–5.8 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 33.9%29.1–38.8 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 22.2%18.8–26 | 15.7% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 35.2%29.8–40.8 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.1%11.7–16.9 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.6%30.9–44.6 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14%11.2–17.1 | 8.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79%75.6–82.3 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.8%51–58.5 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.6%80.3–85.1 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.3%77–81.7 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63%57.9–67.7 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.1%63.4–79.4 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.9%23.3–30.8 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34%28.7–39.4 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24%20.3–27.9 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 23.4%19.1–27.5 | 14.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16%13.4–18.7 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.5%10.6–14.3 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.6%9.8–13.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.6%13.3–19.9 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41.2%36.3–46.5 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.6%18.7–24.8 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.9%17.3–22.7 | 15% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.4%9.2–11.7 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.3%7.2–9.5 | 5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.4%10.7–14.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.2%5.3–7.2 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Union City
Is Union City a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Union City is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #579 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 22%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Union City?
CDC estimates 42.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.6% and 50.1%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Union City?
Ascension St. Vincent Randolph in Winchester, 8.2 miles in a straight line from Union City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Union City have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.2–17.1%), 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 Union City more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Union City.
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.