Photo: Andyrowell94 at en.wikipedia · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Upland is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns
Upland differs from Indiana on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 15 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Upland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Upland
Loneliness runs high in Upland
2 in 5 adults feel lonely (39.6%), vs 32.8% across Indiana. Depression is above the state too: 30%, vs 25.1% across Indiana. Mind & connection ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Upland
Upland runs below Indiana on nine chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (7.5% vs 13%), stroke (2.1% vs 3.5%) and heart disease (4.3% vs 6.8%). A young population is part of it: only 11% of residents are 65 or older (Indiana 17%). Conditions ↓
Few Upland adults smoke
10.7% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 15.7% across Indiana. 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 Upland’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Upland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Upland is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns, #35 of 589 in Indiana. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 98% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 3%).
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). Upland’s median household income is $83,839; among the 10,468 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($63K–$105K), it’s healthier than 85%, about where its income would put it.
Few Indiana towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Upland is healthier than 94% of graded towns, against 78% nationally.
How Upland adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Upland runs above Indiana.
2 in 5 Upland 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.
Out of every 100 Upland adults…
Upland runs below IN on 9 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Upland residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Indiana. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
8.6 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Care in and near Upland
No hospital or community health center in Upland 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 Upland; ≈ 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 Upland 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.
5.7% of Upland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Upland and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upland | A− | 31.1% | 7.5% | 10.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Upland adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Upland
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Upland is better than Indiana on 15 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Upland’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Upland | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.1%13–20.4 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.9%9.1–13.1 | 13.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.5%17.3–25.1 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.1%24.7–38.1 | 38.4% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 7.5%6.5–8.7 | 13% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 25.1%22.1–28.3 | 37.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 28.4%25.1–32 | 37.8% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 18.5%16.3–20.7 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.5%10–13.3 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.5%4.9–6.1 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.3%3.7–4.9 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.4%4.4–6.5 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.1%1.8–2.4 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.6%14.6–21 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.7%8.3–13.6 | 15.7% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.2%15.9–25.4 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 20.3%16.6–24 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36%30.1–42.1 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.8%4.7–10.5 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.1%71.7–79.8 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.8%62.4–69.2 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 76.7%71.1–81.4 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 68.3%65.9–70.8 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.8%64.3–73.4 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.8%68.6–82.3 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 30%25.5–34.7 | 25.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 39.6%33.5–45.8 | 32.8% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.3%18.5–28.3 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12%8–16.8 | 14.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.6%6.2–11.1 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.9%4.6–7.2 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.8%5.7–10.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.7%3.9–8.2 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.2%23.6–35.7 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.9%7.4–10.5 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.1%13.6–23 | 15% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.2%4.6–5.9 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.1–4.7 | 5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.1%6.2–10.6 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.3%2–2.8 | 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 Upland
Is Upland a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Upland is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #35 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 85%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Upland?
CDC estimates 31.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.7% and 38.1%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Upland?
Marion General Hospital in Marion, 11.1 miles in a straight line from Upland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Upland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.7–10.5%), 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 Upland 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 Upland.
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.