On CDC estimates, Walker Township is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns
On every measure CDC estimates, Walker Township looks like Indiana as a whole.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 46392, 47978, 46310. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Walker Township
What’s behind Walker Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Walker Township is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns, #301 of 589 in Indiana. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 50% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 16%).
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). Walker Township’s median household income is $91,932; among the 9,733 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($69K–$115K), it’s healthier than 15%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Few Indiana towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Walker Township is healthier than 49% of graded towns, against 32% nationally.
Out of every 100 Walker Township adults…
On every condition, Walker Township is about the same as Indiana. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Walker Township
No hospital or community health center in Walker 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 Walker 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.
20 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Walker Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Walker Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Walker 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.
7.2% of Walker Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Walker Township and the towns around it
Walker 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Township | C | 40.8% | 12.6% | 17% | ZIP codes |
| Gillam Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Barkley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Cass Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Union Township | C | 41.4% | 12.8% | 15.9% | ZIP codes |
| Kankakee Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Keener Township | C+ | 40.2% | 12.6% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
| Railroad Township | D | 42% | 15.1% | 19.8% | ZIP codes |
Gillam Township, Barkley Township and Cass Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Kankakee Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Walker Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Walker Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Walker Township is better than Indiana on 0 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Walker Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Walker Township | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21%18.3–23.8 | 20.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%13.1–16.6 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%15.9–20.1 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.8%33–48.3 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.6%10.9–14.3 | 13% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.5%34.2–42.4 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.4%35–43.6 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.4%27–33.6 | 28.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.3%10–12.6 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9%8.1–9.8 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1%6.4–7.9 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.7%7.7–9.7 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–3.8 | 3.5% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.1%11.5–17 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17%14.7–19.6 | 15.7% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.7%21.5–29.9 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.9%13.8–20 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40%33.2–46.8 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.2%6.8–9.6 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78%74.2–81.3 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.1%57.6–64.8 | 61.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.2%84.2–87.8 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.8%74.8–80.4 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.4%61.5–71.1 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.6%67.9–82.3 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.4%21.8–29 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.2%27.4–37.2 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.9%19.6–26.6 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.8%10.8–14.9 | 14.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.2%8.7–11.8 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.3%6.3–8.4 | 8.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.9%6.1–7.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.2%6.1–8.5 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.8%27.9–36 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.6%12.7–16.6 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.3%13.6–17.2 | 15% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.7–8.3 | 7.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.2–5.1 | 5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.1%7.2–9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.3–4 | 3.7% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Walker Township
Is Walker Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Walker Township is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #301 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 15%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Walker Township?
CDC estimates 40.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 33% and 48.3%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Walker Township?
Franciscan Health Rensselaer in Rensselaer, 10.8 miles in a straight line from Walker Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Walker Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.8–9.6%), 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 Walker 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 Walker 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.