Argos Izaak Walton League Historic District · Photo: Brandy Coomer · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Walnut Township is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns
Walnut Township trails Indiana on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 46501, 46570, 46504. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Walnut Township
Walnut Township is in the bottom 9% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Walnut Township is healthier than only 9% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on mental distress, obesity and smoking. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Walnut Township
55.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.2% across Indiana. Among those 65 and older, 19.2% have lost all their teeth (Indiana 15.4%). Checkups ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in Walnut Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.5%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. In all, Walnut Township runs above Indiana on three of 11 chronic conditions. 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 Walnut Township’s likely range; Walnut Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 46501, 46570, 46504, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Walnut Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Walnut Township is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns, #546 of 589 in Indiana. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 21% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 4%).
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). Walnut Township’s median household income is $62,607; among the 9,528 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($47K–$78K), it’s healthier than 9%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Walnut Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Out of every 100 Walnut Township adults…
Walnut Township runs above IN on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Walnut Township
No hospital or community health center in Walnut 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 Walnut 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Walnut Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Walnut Township runs above Indiana.
1 in 3 Walnut 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.
10.6% of Walnut Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Walnut Township and the towns around it
Walnut Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Township | D | 44.8% | 14.3% | 20.7% | ZIP codes |
| Green Township | D | 44.7% | 14.3% | 20.4% | ZIP codes |
| Tippecanoe Township | C− | 43.4% | 13.6% | 19.4% | ZIP codes |
| Richland Township | C− | 41.7% | 14.4% | 18.9% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Walnut Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Walnut Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Walnut Township is better than Indiana on 0 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Walnut Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Walnut Township | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.6%21.5–28.1 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.5–18.6 | 13.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.9%17.9–22.3 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44.8%38–52.3 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.3%12.5–16.2 | 13% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 40.6%36.8–44.7 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.9%36.9–45.1 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.3%28.2–34.7 | 28.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.6–13.3 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.6%7.8–9.5 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.1%7.2–9 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.5%9.2–12 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.7–4.4 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.2%15.8–22.8 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.7%17.9–24 | 15.7% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.4%26–35.3 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.4%13.6–19.6 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.3%33.1–46.1 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10%8.1–12 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.8%74.3–81.1 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.8%52–59.4 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.1%82–86.2 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.4%75.7–80.9 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.7%57.6–67.4 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.1%61.7–77.5 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.7%24.1–31.6 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.3%29.4–39.6 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.9%21.3–29 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17%14.2–20.4 | 14.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.1%10.3–14.4 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.1%7.8–10.6 | 8.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.7%7.5–10.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.6%8.7–12.8 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.2%30.9–39.9 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.9%14.7–19.4 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.7%15.6–20.1 | 15% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.4%7.5–9.4 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.9%5.2–6.6 | 5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.9%8.7–11.3 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%4.1–5.2 | 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 Walnut Township
Is Walnut Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Walnut Township is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns: D for health, #546 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 9%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Walnut Township?
CDC estimates 44.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 38% and 52.3%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Walnut Township?
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center - Plymouth in Plymouth, 10.0 miles in a straight line from Walnut Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Walnut Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.1–12%), 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 Walnut 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 Walnut 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.