Photo: Momoneymoproblemz · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Warren Township as a whole is healthier than 30% of U.S. towns
Warren Township differs from Indiana on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 46239, 46219, 46229, 46203. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Warren Township
Making ends meet is harder in Warren Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.8%), vs 14.7% across Indiana. Utility shut-off threats (12.7% vs 8.4%) and housing insecurity (15.9% vs 11.2%) are higher too. 14.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Warren Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Warren Township is healthier than 30%. Against the 8,653 towns with similar household incomes ($44K–$74K), it’s healthier than 49%. Health Grade ↓
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 Warren Township’s likely range; Warren Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 46239, 46219, 46229, 46203, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Warren Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Warren Township is healthier than 30% of U.S. towns, #325 of 589 in Indiana. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 51% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 22%).
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). Warren Township’s median household income is $58,962; among the 8,653 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($44K–$74K), it’s healthier than 49%, about where its income would put it.
Where Warren Township compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.7% (U.S. 7.9%).
At 107,778 residents, Warren Township is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.3% of Warren Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Out of every 100 Warren Township adults…
Warren Township runs below IN on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Warren Township
1 hospital and 3 community health centers in Warren Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Warren 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.
8.3 miles of trails across 21 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Warren Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Warren Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Warren Township runs above Indiana.
4 in 10 Warren 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.
Warren Township and the towns around it
Warren Township’s Health Grade ranks 6th of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Township | C | 39.8% | 13.8% | 16.5% | ZIP codes |
| Franklin Township | A− | 34.1% | 10.6% | 13.2% | ZIP codes |
| Indianapolis | — | — | — | — | |
| Center Township | C− | 40.4% | 14% | 18.1% | ZIP codes |
| Lawrence Township | B | 37.7% | 13.1% | 13.4% | ZIP codes |
| Sugar Creek Township | B+ | 39.2% | 11.5% | 13.1% | ZIP codes |
| Perry Township | B− | 34% | 11.6% | 15.5% | ZIP codes |
| Buck Creek Township | B+ | 39.6% | 11.2% | 13.5% | ZIP codes |
Indianapolis: no CDC estimate of its own. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Warren Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Warren Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Warren Township is better than Indiana on 1 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Warren Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Warren Township | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.5%20.6–24.4 | 20.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.3%13–15.7 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.8–20.1 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.8%36.7–43 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.8%12.5–15.1 | 13% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.5%37.3–41.9 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.2%33.9–38.6 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.4%24.6–28.3 | 28.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.2%11.1–13.5 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.7%6.1–7.3 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2%5.7–6.8 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8%7.2–8.9 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.5–4.1 | 3.5% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.5%16.1–21 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.5%14.7–18.3 | 15.7% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.5%23.2–28 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.6%15.6–19.7 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.6%37.5–43.5 | 37.1% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.1%9.7–12.5 | 8.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.4%77.2–81.5 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.2%56.6–61.6 | 61.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.4%83.9–86.9 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.1%73.9–78.2 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.6%62.4–68.6 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.5%73–81.4 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.8%23.5–28.2 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.9%33.2–38.7 | 32.8% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.9%23.5–28.3 | 23.2% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.8%18.9–22.8 | 14.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.9%14.3–17.6 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.7%11.4–14.1 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.6%9.6–11.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.3%12.8–15.9 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.3%28.9–33.8 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.2%13.8–16.7 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.1%14.5–17.6 | 15% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.3–6.5 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 6.3%5.8–6.8 | 5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.2%8.3–10.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%4.2–5 | 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 Warren Township
Is Warren Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Warren Township is healthier than 30% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #325 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 49%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Warren Township?
CDC estimates 39.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.7% and 43%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Warren Township?
Community Hospital East in Indianapolis, 3.1 miles in a straight line from Warren Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Warren Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.7–12.5%), 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 Warren 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 Warren 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.