Where Wabash Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wabash Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 47616, 47665, 47633. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wabash Township
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Wabash Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 8.3% across Indiana. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. Arthritis is also above the state: 33.9%, vs 28.3% across Indiana. In all, Wabash Township runs above Indiana on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Wabash Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Wabash 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 ↓
Fewer Wabash Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Indiana. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 47616, 47665, 47633, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Wabash Township adults…
Wabash Township runs above IN on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.6% of Wabash Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wabash Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Wabash Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
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.
Wabash Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Township | C+ | 39% | 12.4% | 17% | ZIP codes |
| Bethel Township | — | — | — | — |
Bethel Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wabash Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wabash Township
Why doesn’t Wabash Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wabash Township.
What hospital is closest to Wabash Township?
Wabash General Hospital 1 in Mount Carmel, 10.4 miles in a straight line from Wabash Township’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 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. 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.