Eaglefield Place · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Van Buren Township is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns
Van Buren Township trails Indiana on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 47834, 47837. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Van Buren Township
Van Buren Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Van Buren Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
COPD and arthritis run high in Van Buren Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.9%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32.8%), vs 28.3% across Indiana. Conditions ↓
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 Van Buren Township’s likely range; Van Buren Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 47834, 47837, 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 Van Buren Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Van Buren Township is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns, #436 of 589 in Indiana. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 34% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 8%).
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). Van Buren Township’s median household income is $69,536; among the 10,484 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($52K–$87K), it’s healthier than 16%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Care in and near Van Buren Township
No hospital or community health center in Van Buren 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 Van Buren 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).
Out of every 100 Van Buren Township adults…
Van Buren Township runs above IN on 6 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.
1.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Van Buren Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Van Buren Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Van Buren 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.
8.8% of Van Buren Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Van Buren Township and the towns around it
Van Buren Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Buren Township | C− | 43% | 14.3% | 18.4% | ZIP codes |
| Jackson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Brazil Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Washington Township | D | 41.8% | 15.7% | 20.9% | ZIP codes |
| Dick Johnson Township | C− | 42.8% | 14.2% | 18.3% | ZIP codes |
| Jackson Township | C− | 43.2% | 14.3% | 18.2% | ZIP codes |
| Knightsville | — | — | — | — | |
| Brazil | D | 44.7% | 14.1% | 20.4% | CDC place |
Jackson Township and Knightsville: fewer than 1,000 residents. Brazil Township: the same community as Brazil, graded once. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Van Buren Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Van Buren Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Van Buren Township is better than Indiana on 0 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Van Buren Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Van Buren Township | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.7%20–25.4 | 20.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.9–17.4 | 13.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%16.3–20.2 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43%35.5–50.5 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.3%12.5–16 | 13% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 41.3%37.4–45.1 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.3%37.1–45.3 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.8%29.6–36 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.6%10.3–12.9 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.4%8.6–10.2 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.8%7.1–8.7 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.9%8.8–10.9 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.6–4.2 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.1%15.5–21.4 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.4%16–20.9 | 15.7% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.9%23.6–32 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.3%13.6–19.2 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.4%31–42.6 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.2%6.8–9.5 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.3%77.2–83.2 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60%56.9–63.6 | 61.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86%84.4–87.6 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.3%75.7–80.6 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.7%63.6–72 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.9%68.3–81.3 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.8%23.2–30.4 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.4%28.9–38.3 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.5%19.5–25.8 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.6%12.5–16.9 | 14.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.6%9.1–12.1 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8%7–9.1 | 8.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.5%6.7–8.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.8%7.5–10.3 | 8.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.2%30.2–38.2 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.1%14.2–18.2 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.1%14.4–17.9 | 15% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.3%7.4–9.2 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.3%4.7–5.8 | 5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.1%8–10 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.8–4.5 | 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 Van Buren Township
Is Van Buren Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Van Buren Township is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #436 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 16%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Van Buren Township?
CDC estimates 43% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.5% and 50.5%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Van Buren Township?
Ascension St. Vincent Clay in Brazil, 3.7 miles in a straight line from Van Buren Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Van Buren Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.8–9.5%), 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 Van Buren 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 Van Buren 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.