Ceylon Covered Bridge · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Wabash Township is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns
Wabash Township trails Indiana on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 46740, 46711. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wabash Township
Dental care lags in Wabash Township
47.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.2% across Indiana. Among those 65 and older, 33.5% have lost all their teeth (Indiana 15.4%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Wabash Township
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.6%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.8%), vs 3.5% across Indiana. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.3%, vs 6.8% across Indiana. In all, Wabash Township runs above Indiana on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Wabash Township is in the bottom 3% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Wabash Township is healthier than only 3% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
More Wabash Township adults live with a disability
2 in 5 adults live with a disability (42.4%, vs 31.1% across Indiana). The biggest difference is vision loss: 8.1% vs 5%. Disability ↓
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 Wabash Township’s likely range; Wabash Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 46740, 46711, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Wabash Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wabash Township is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns, #581 of 589 in Indiana. All seven of Wabash Township’s estimates fall in the lowest 12% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is smoking: 24.5% of adults, against 15.7% across Indiana and 11.8% nationally.
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). Wabash Township’s median household income is $61,250; among the 9,234 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 2%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wabash Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Out of every 100 Wabash Township adults…
Wabash Township runs above IN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wabash Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Care in and near Wabash Township
No hospital or community health center in Wabash 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 Wabash 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.
6.8 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Wabash Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Wabash Township runs above Indiana.
1 in 3 Wabash 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.
18% of Wabash Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Wabash Township and the towns around it
Wabash Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wabash Township | D− | 43.7% | 15.6% | 24.5% | ZIP codes |
| Jefferson Township | D− | 42.9% | 15.1% | 23.2% | ZIP codes |
| Bearcreek Township | D | 42.2% | 13.5% | 19.8% | ZIP codes |
| Hartford Township | D− | 44.4% | 16% | 25.7% | ZIP codes |
| Monroe Township | D | 40.8% | 12.9% | 20.3% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Every CDC estimate for Wabash Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Wabash Township is better than Indiana on 0 and worse on 20; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Wabash Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Wabash Township | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 30.4%26.7–34.7 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19%16.8–21.4 | 13.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.9%19.5–24.5 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.7%35.8–51.7 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.6%13.7–17.7 | 13% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.4%36.4–44.4 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.7%34.7–42.8 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32%28.8–35.2 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.6%11.2–14.2 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.2%7.4–9 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.3%8.3–10.4 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13.6%11.9–15.4 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.8%4.3–5.3 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 33.5%29.1–38.4 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 24.5%21.3–28.1 | 15.7% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 33.6%28.6–38.9 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.3%12.6–18.3 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38%31.5–44.9 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.2%10.5–15.8 | 8.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.9%74.2–81.3 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 47.4%43.9–51.2 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.5%76.7–82.2 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77%74.5–79.4 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.2%55.1–65.2 | 66.3% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.5%62.4–78.1 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.3%25.4–33.4 | 25.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 34.5%29.4–39.4 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25%21.3–28.8 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 24.4%20.6–28.4 | 14.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.5%13.1–18 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.9%10.3–13.6 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12%10.3–13.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18%15.1–21.2 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 42.4%37.3–47.6 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.7%18.2–23.5 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 22.1%19.3–25.2 | 15% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.8%8.7–10.9 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.1%7.1–9.2 | 5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.3%11.6–15.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.1%5.4–6.9 | 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 Wabash Township
Is Wabash Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wabash Township is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #581 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 2%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Wabash Township?
CDC estimates 43.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.8% and 51.7%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Wabash Township?
Indiana University Health Jay in Portland, 12.1 miles in a straight line from Wabash Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Wabash Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.5–15.8%), 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 Wabash Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wabash 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.