Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Wayne Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wayne Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 46940, 46792, 46952, 46702. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wayne Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Wayne Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.9%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. Cancer is also above the state: 10.8%, vs 8.3% across Indiana. In all, Wayne Township runs above Indiana on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Indiana 17%), and COPD, heart disease and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Wayne Township, and more people treating it
43.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Indiana 37.8%), but 81.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.4% statewide. 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 Wayne Township’s likely range; Wayne Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 46940, 46792, 46952, 46702, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Wayne Township adults…
Wayne Township runs above IN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Wayne Township is an older town: 29% 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 Wayne Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wayne Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Care in and near Wayne Township
No hospital or community health center in Wayne 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 Wayne 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Wayne Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Wayne 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.
8.9% of Wayne Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Wayne 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Township | C− | 39.6% | 15.1% | 18.4% | ZIP codes |
| Jefferson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lagro Township | C+ | 38% | 13.6% | 16.3% | ZIP codes |
| Washington Township | D | 41.6% | 16.5% | 18.5% | ZIP codes |
| Polk Township | — | — | — | — |
Jefferson Township and 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 Wayne Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wayne Township
Why doesn’t Wayne 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 Wayne Township.
What hospital is closest to Wayne Township?
Marion General Hospital in Marion, 10.4 miles in a straight line from Wayne Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Wayne Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Meridian Health Services in Warren, 8.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wayne 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.