Photo: Nyttend · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Wayne Township is healthier than 49%
Wayne Township differs from Indiana on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 46809, 46804, 46808, 46802. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wayne Township
Wayne Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Wayne Township is healthier than 19%. Against the 5,435 towns with similar household incomes ($37K–$61K), it’s healthier than 49%. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Wayne Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.8%), vs 14.7% across Indiana. Utility shut-off threats (12.9% vs 8.4%) and no reliable transportation (11.2% vs 7.7%) are higher too. 14.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Wayne Township
55.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.2% across Indiana. Among those 65 and older, 21.8% have lost all their teeth (Indiana 15.4%). Checkups ↓
1 in 9 working-age adults in Wayne Township has no health insurance
11.6% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.9% across Indiana. Checkups ↓
Wayne Township has a top-rated hospital
St. Joseph Health System is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. 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 Wayne Township’s likely range; Wayne Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 46809, 46804, 46808, 46802, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
What’s behind Wayne Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wayne Township is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns, #424 of 589 in Indiana. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 43% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 9%).
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). Wayne Township’s median household income is $49,084; among the 5,435 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$61K), it’s healthier than 49%, about where its income would put it.
Where Wayne Township compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 7.1% (U.S. 7.9%).
At 111,761 residents, Wayne Township is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.9% of Wayne Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
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
1 hospital and 3 community health centers in Wayne 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 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).
Out of every 100 Wayne Township adults…
Wayne Township runs below IN on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Wayne Township residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Indiana. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
33 miles of trails across 47 parks and preserves
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.
Wayne Township and the towns around it
Wayne Township’s Health Grade ranks 6th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Township | C− | 42.6% | 14.7% | 17.6% | ZIP codes |
| Adams Township | D | 43.5% | 16.7% | 19% | ZIP codes |
| Washington Township | B− | 39.1% | 12.2% | 15% | ZIP codes |
| Aboite Township | A− | 35.4% | 10.9% | 10.6% | ZIP codes |
| St. Joseph Township | B | 38% | 12% | 13.1% | ZIP codes |
| Pleasant Township | C+ | 40% | 13.7% | 14.8% | ZIP codes |
| Lafayette Township | B | 38.7% | 12.2% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
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%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Wayne Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Wayne Township is better than Indiana on 1 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Wayne Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Wayne Township | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.2%21.9–26.7 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.6%13.1–16.2 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.2%17.4–21.2 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.6%38.5–46.7 | 38.4% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 14.7%13.2–16.3 | 13% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 38.7%35.9–41.5 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.4%32.6–38.4 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.6%24.4–29 | 28.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.7–13.3 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.1%6.5–7.8 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7%6.3–7.7 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9%8.1–10 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.6–4.2 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.8%18.6–25.2 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.6%15.6–19.8 | 15.7% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27%24–30.2 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.5%14.3–19 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.2%33.2–41.3 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.6%10.1–13.2 | 8.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.8%76–81.4 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.5%52.4–58.5 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.2%81.3–84.9 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76%73.5–78.3 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.1%60–68.1 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.4%65.7–78.4 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.9%24.2–29.9 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34%30.6–37.7 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.1%22.3–28.2 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.8%19.4–24.4 | 14.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16%14.1–18 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.9%11.5–14.5 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.2%10–12.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.9%13.2–16.9 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.3%31.2–37.5 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.6%14–17.4 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.9%16.2–19.7 | 15% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.3–7.8 | 7.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.7%6.1–7.3 | 5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.1%9.1–11.1 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.9%4.5–5.4 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Wayne Township
Is Wayne Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wayne Township is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns: C− for health, #424 of 589 in Indiana. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Wayne Township?
CDC estimates 42.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.5% and 46.7%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Wayne Township?
St. Joseph Health System in Fort Wayne, 2.1 miles in a straight line from Wayne Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Wayne Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.1–13.2%), 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 Wayne Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
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. 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.