Ranck, Thomas, Round Barn · Photo: Jack Boucher · Public domainWhere Waterloo Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Waterloo Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 47331, 47325, 47357. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Waterloo Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Waterloo Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.3%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.5% across Indiana. In all, Waterloo Township runs above Indiana on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Waterloo Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.9%), vs 15.7% across Indiana. Habits ↓
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 Waterloo Township’s likely range; Waterloo Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 47331, 47325, 47357, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Waterloo Township adults…
Waterloo Township runs above IN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Care in and near Waterloo Township
No hospital or community health center in Waterloo 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 Waterloo 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Waterloo Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Waterloo Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Waterloo 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.
11% of Waterloo Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Waterloo Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Township | D | 45.3% | 15.9% | 20.9% | ZIP 47331 |
| Washington Township | C | 37.7% | 14% | 18.4% | ZIP codes |
| Brownsville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Connersville Township | — | — | — | — |
Brownsville Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Connersville Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Waterloo Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Waterloo Township
Why doesn’t Waterloo Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Waterloo Township.
What hospital is closest to Waterloo Township?
Reid Health in Richmond, 16.5 miles in a straight line from Waterloo Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Waterloo Township?
10 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Centerstone Health Services - Connersville in Connersville, 1.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Waterloo 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. 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.