Pleak, Strauther, Round Barn · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWithin Indiana, Washington Township is healthier than 59% of graded towns
Washington Township differs from Indiana on 4 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 47240. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Washington Township
Washington Township looks healthier next to Indiana than next to the country
It’s healthier than 59% of the 589 Indiana towns we grade, but 39% of towns nationwide. Much of Indiana scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Washington Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Washington Township is healthier than 39%. Against the 9,729 towns with similar household incomes ($48K–$80K), it’s healthier than 56%. 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 Washington Township’s likely range; Washington Township’s figures come from ZIP code 47240, 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 Washington Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Washington Township is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns, #243 of 589 in Indiana. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 48% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 34%).
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 $63,989; among the 9,729 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($48K–$80K), it’s healthier than 56%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Washington Township compares well: worried about having enough food, 12.4% (U.S. 15%); lack reliable transportation, 6.7% (U.S. 7.9%).
Out of every 100 Washington Township adults…
Washington Township runs above IN on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Washington Township
1 hospital in Washington 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 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.
7.6 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Washington Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Washington Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 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.
6.9% 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 3rd of 8 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 · Clay Township | C+ | 37.8% | 12.5% | 16.4% | ZIP 47240 |
| Marion Township | C+ | 38.1% | 12.6% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
| Fugit Township | C+ | 38% | 12.7% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
| Adams Township | C+ | 38.2% | 12.4% | 16.6% | ZIP codes |
| Clinton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Saltcreek Township | C+ | 37.8% | 12.5% | 16.4% | ZIP codes |
| Sandcreek Township | C | 38.6% | 12.8% | 17.2% | ZIP codes |
| Greensburg | C+ | 37.7% | 12.2% | 16.5% | CDC place |
Washington Township and Clay Township share one ZIP estimate, so they share a row. Clinton 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%). Thinking or memory 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 3 and worse on 1; 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 | 20.3%17.9–22.9 | 20.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.3%12.7–16 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%15.9–19.9 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.8%30.1–45.6 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.5%10.9–14.2 | 13% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.2%34.2–42.2 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.1%34.8–43.3 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31%27.8–34.3 | 28.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.2%10–12.5 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.3%8.5–10.2 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1%6.5–7.9 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.6%7.8–9.6 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.3–3.8 | 3.5% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.7%12–17.7 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.4%14.3–18.7 | 15.7% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.5%22.4–30.7 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.6%13.7–19.6 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.3%29.1–42.1 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.8%6.7–9 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.2%75.8–82.3 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.4%58.8–66 | 61.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.3%84.7–87.8 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.3%75.6–80.7 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.9%63–72.6 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.6%66.8–81.7 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.1%22.5–29.9 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.2%28.1–38.3 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.6%19.3–26 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.4%10.5–14.4 | 14.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.6%8.2–11.2 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.9%6–7.9 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.7%5.8–7.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.9%5.9–8.1 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.6%28.6–36.7 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.6%12.9–16.5 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.1%13.5–16.8 | 15% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.7%6.9–8.5 | 7.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.2–5 | 5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.1%7.3–9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.3–3.9 | 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 39% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #243 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 56%. 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 37.8% of adults (the figure for ZIP code 47240, which Washington Township shares with Clay Township) have obesity, likely between 30.1% and 45.6%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Washington Township?
Decatur County Memorial Hospital in Greensburg, 0.6 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 7.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.7–9%), 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 D to B+. The figures are ZIP code 47240’s, shared with Clay Township.
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.