Photo: Calvin Beale · Public domainWhere Vernon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Vernon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Vernon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Vernon
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Vernon
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.4%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.7%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.5% across Indiana. In all, Vernon runs above Indiana on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Vernon
51.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.2% across Indiana. Among those 65 and older, 24.6% have lost all their teeth (Indiana 15.4%). Checkups ↓
More Vernon adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.1%), vs 24.9% 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 Vernon’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Vernon adults…
Vernon runs above IN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Vernon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
0.9 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Vernon
No hospital or community health center in Vernon 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; ≈ 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).
How Vernon adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Vernon 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.
10.8% of Vernon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Vernon and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Vernon adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Vernon
Why doesn’t Vernon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Vernon.
What hospital is closest to Vernon?
Ascension St. Vincent Jennings in North Vernon, 2.4 miles in a straight line from Vernon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Vernon.
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.