Theodore Clement Steele House and Studio · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWithin Indiana, Washington Township is healthier than 70% of graded towns
Washington Township differs from Indiana on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 47448, 47401, 47201. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Washington Township
Washington Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Washington Township is healthier than 48%. Against the 10,176 towns with similar household incomes ($50K–$83K), it’s healthier than 64%. Health Grade ↓
Washington Township looks healthier next to Indiana than next to the country
It’s healthier than 70% of the 589 Indiana towns we grade, but 48% of towns nationwide. Much of Indiana scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Washington Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.5%), 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: 35%, vs 28.3% across Indiana. In all, Washington Township runs above Indiana on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Indiana 17%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Washington Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Washington 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 ↓
Washington Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Indiana on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.8% vs 79.7%) and cholesterol checks (89.5% vs 85.8%). Checkups ↓
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 Washington Township’s likely range; Washington Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 47448, 47401, 47201, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Washington Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Washington Township is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns, #177 of 589 in Indiana. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 74% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 18%).
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). Washington Township’s median household income is $66,793; among the 10,176 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($50K–$83K), it’s healthier than 64%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Washington Township compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 6.6% (U.S. 11%); checkup in the past year, 82.8% (U.S. 77.4%); cholesterol check in 5 years, 89.5% (U.S. 87.1%).
Out of every 100 Washington Township adults…
Washington Township runs above IN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Washington Township is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Indiana. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Washington Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Washington Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Care in and near Washington Township
No hospital or community health center in Washington 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 Washington 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.
138 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
How Washington Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Washington Township does better than Indiana.
3 in 10 Washington 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.
6% of Washington Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Washington Township and the towns around it
Washington Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township | B− | 35.7% | 14.6% | 15.2% | ZIP codes |
| Van Buren Township | B− | 37.4% | 13.5% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
| Salt Creek Township | B+ | 32.9% | 10.7% | 11.9% | ZIP codes |
| Jackson Township | C+ | 37.2% | 14.5% | 16.3% | ZIP codes |
| Hamblen Township | B− | 37.4% | 13.9% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
| Polk Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Benton Township | B | 34.3% | 11.4% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
| Nashville | B− | 33.6% | 16.1% | 13% | CDC place |
Polk 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 Washington Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Washington Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Washington Township is better than Indiana on 10 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Washington Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Washington Township | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.1%17.3–23 | 20.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%12.9–16.5 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.8–17.4 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.7%28.3–43.6 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.6%12.7–16.6 | 13% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 42.9%38.7–47.3 | 37.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43%38.5–47.6 | 37.8% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 35%31.4–38.6 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.8–12.4 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.5%10.4–12.5 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.5%7.6–9.4 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.4%8.3–10.6 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.7–4.4 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.2%10.9–15.9 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.2%12.9–17.6 | 15.7% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.8%20.5–29.2 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.3%11.8–17.1 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.2%26.2–38.3 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.6%5.5–7.8 | 8.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.8%79.8–85.5 | 79.7% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.1%60.8–67.4 | 61.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.5%88.2–90.9 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.5%80–84.9 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73%68.7–77.2 | 66.3% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.1%71.5–84 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.1%20.7–27.7 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.3%24.6–34.3 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.8%17.7–24.2 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.6%8.7–12.4 | 14.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.9%6.7–9.3 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6%5.2–6.9 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.8%5–6.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6%5–7.1 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.8%27.7–36.3 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.2%14–18.5 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.2%11.6–14.9 | 15% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.8%7.8–9.8 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.2–5.2 | 5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.7%6.8–8.7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.4–4.2 | 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 Washington Township
Is Washington Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Washington Township is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #177 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 64%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Washington Township?
CDC estimates 35.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.3% and 43.6%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Washington Township?
Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital in Bloomington, 14.7 miles in a straight line from Washington Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Washington Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.5–7.8%), 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 Washington Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Washington 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.