Photo: Public domain · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Warren is healthier than 35% of U.S. towns
Warren differs from Indiana on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Warren. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Warren
Cancer and heart disease run high in Warren
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.5%), vs 8.3% across Indiana. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. In all, Warren runs above Indiana on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Indiana 17%), and cancer and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Warren, and more people treating it
43% of adults have high blood pressure (Indiana 37.8%), but 80.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Warren has a community health center but no hospital
Meridian Health Services is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Bluffton Regional Medical Center in Bluffton, 13.7 miles away. Getting care ↓
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’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Warren’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Warren is healthier than 35% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 49% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 23%).
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’s median household income is $67,885; among the 10,317 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($51K–$85K), it’s healthier than 44%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Warren compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.6% (U.S. 76.5%); worried about keeping housing, 8.8% (U.S. 12%).
Out of every 100 Warren adults…
Warren runs above IN on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Warren is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Indiana. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Warren as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Warren adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Care in and near Warren
1 community health center in Warren, 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; ≈ 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.
0.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Warren adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Warren 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.
6.7% of Warren adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Warren and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren | C+ | 39% | 14% | 15.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Warren adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Warren
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Warren is better than Indiana on 3 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Warren’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Warren | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.9%17.7–24.4 | 20.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%12.7–16.8 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15.1–19.5 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39%31.9–46.5 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14%12–16 | 13% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 43%38.9–47.3 | 37.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.3%35.2–43.7 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.6%30.3–37.2 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.9–12.6 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.5%9.4–11.7 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.3%7.3–9.4 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.4%7.9–11 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4%3.5–4.5 | 3.5% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.7%11.8–17.6 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.9%13.1–19 | 15.7% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.8%21.1–30.7 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.5%12.8–18.5 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.7%27.5–40 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.6%5.9–9.7 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.5%78.4–84.5 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62%58.3–65.4 | 61.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87%85–89.1 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.6%78.2–83 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.9%65.1–74.2 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.2%66.9–81.8 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.1%21.6–28.9 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.1%28–38.4 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23%19.2–26.9 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12%9.5–15 | 14.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.8%7.1–10.7 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.5%5.4–7.7 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.5%5.4–7.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.7%5.2–8.6 | 8.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34%29.3–38.9 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.3%13.8–18.9 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.9%12.7–17.1 | 15% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.9%7.8–10.1 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.2–5.6 | 5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.4%7.1–9.7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.2–4.3 | 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 Warren
Is Warren a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Warren is healthier than 35% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 44%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Warren?
CDC estimates 39% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.9% and 46.5%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Warren?
Bluffton Regional Medical Center in Bluffton, 13.7 miles in a straight line from Warren’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Warren have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.9–9.7%), 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 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.
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.