Where Union Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Union Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 46041. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Union Township
1 in 8 working-age adults in Union Township has no health insurance
13.3% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.9% across Indiana. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Union Township
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (18.1%), vs 14.7% across Indiana. Housing insecurity (13.6% vs 11.2%) is higher too. 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 Union Township’s likely range; Union Township’s figures come from ZIP code 46041, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Union Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.2% of Union Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Out of every 100 Union Township adults…
On every condition, Union Township is about the same as Indiana. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Union Township
No hospital or community health center in Union 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 Union 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Union Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Union 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.
Union Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center Township | C− | 40.9% | 13.9% | 18% | ZIP 46041 |
| Washington Township | C− | 40.8% | 13.9% | 18% | ZIP 46041 |
| Michigan Township | C− | 40.1% | 13.4% | 17.9% | ZIP codes |
| Owen Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Frankfort | D | 41.7% | 14.1% | 18.5% | CDC place |
Owen Township: 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 Union Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Union Township
Why doesn’t Union Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Union Township.
What hospital is closest to Union Township?
Indiana University Health Frankfort in Frankfort, 3.7 miles in a straight line from Union Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Union Township?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ihc Clinton County Wic in Frankfort, 2.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Union 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. 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.