On CDC estimates, Vernon Township is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns
Vernon Township beats Indiana on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 46055, 46040, 46140. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Vernon Township
Vernon Township adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (28.7% vs 32.8%), frequent mental distress (15.4% vs 17.6%) and lack of emotional support (20.3% vs 23.2%) all run below Indiana. Mind & connection ↓
Vernon Township is an active town
Only 18.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Indiana. Habits ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Vernon Township
Vernon Township runs below Indiana on four chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5.4% vs 8.1%), stroke (2.5% vs 3.5%) and heart disease (4.9% vs 6.8%). A young population is part of it: only 13% of residents are 65 or older (Indiana 17%). 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 Vernon Township’s likely range; Vernon Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 46055, 46040, 46140, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Vernon Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Vernon Township is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns, #26 of 589 in Indiana. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 91% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 40%).
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). Vernon Township’s median household income is $108,370; among the 7,393 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($81K–$135K), it’s healthier than 68%, about where its income would put it.
Few Indiana towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Vernon Township is healthier than 96% of graded towns, against 81% nationally.
How Vernon Township adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Vernon Township does better than Indiana.
3 in 10 Vernon 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
0.6 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Vernon Township adults…
Vernon Township runs below IN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Vernon Township residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Indiana. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Vernon Township
No hospital or community health center in Vernon 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 Vernon 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Vernon 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.
4.7% of Vernon Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Vernon Township and the towns around it
Vernon Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Township | A− | 37.5% | 9.9% | 12.1% | ZIP codes |
| McCordsville | A | 38.2% | 8.9% | 10.7% | CDC place |
| Lawrence Township | B | 37.7% | 13.1% | 13.4% | ZIP codes |
| Indianapolis | — | — | — | — | |
| Green Township | B | 38.3% | 11.2% | 14.6% | ZIP codes |
| Fall Creek Township | A | 33.7% | 9.4% | 10.3% | ZIP codes |
| Fishers | A | 32.5% | 8.9% | 9.2% | CDC place |
| Buck Creek Township | B+ | 39.6% | 11.2% | 13.5% | ZIP codes |
Indianapolis: no CDC estimate of its own. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Vernon Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Vernon Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Vernon Township is better than Indiana on 22 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Vernon Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Vernon Township | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.2%13.4–17.1 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.9%9.8–12.2 | 13.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.9–17.1 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.5%32.9–42.3 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.9%8.9–11 | 13% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 33.8%31–36.7 | 37.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.6%31.7–37.6 | 37.8% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 24.2%22.1–26.4 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.8–11.8 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.6%7.1–8.3 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.9%4.4–5.3 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.4%4.8–6.1 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.3–2.7 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.6%7.1–10.2 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.1%10.3–14 | 15.7% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 18.2%15.7–21.1 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.8%15.6–20.4 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.6%29.4–38.2 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.8%4.9–7 | 8.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.1%76.5–81.6 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.6%68–73.1 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.4%86.9–89.8 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.1%72.8–77.5 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.5%64.8–72 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.1%74.9–84.5 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.7%21.2–26.3 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.7%25.5–32.1 | 32.8% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.3%17.8–22.8 | 23.2% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9%7.7–10.6 | 14.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.2%7.1–9.5 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.9%5.1–6.7 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.4%4.7–6.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.7%3.9–5.7 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.4%21.7–27.4 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.9%8.7–11.2 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.8%10.5–13.3 | 15% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.2%4.7–5.7 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%2.9–3.6 | 5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.7%5.1–6.5 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.2–2.8 | 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 Vernon Township
Is Vernon Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Vernon Township is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #26 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 68%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Vernon Township?
CDC estimates 37.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.9% and 42.3%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Vernon Township?
Ascension St. Vincent Fishers in Fishers, 5.5 miles in a straight line from Vernon Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Vernon Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.9–7%), 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 Vernon Township 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 Vernon 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.