Randolph County Infirmary · Photo: OfficialRandolphCountyAsylumInfirmary · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, White River Township is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns
White River Township differs from Indiana on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 47394, 47340. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in White River Township
What’s behind White River Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, White River Township is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns, #432 of 589 in Indiana. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 33% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 15%).
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). White River Township’s median household income is $59,461; among the 8,767 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$74K), it’s healthier than 28%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where White River Township compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.4% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 White River Township adults…
White River Township runs above IN on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near White River Township
1 hospital and 1 community health center in White River 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 White River 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.
1.3 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of White River Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How White River Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 White River 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.
9.2% of White River Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
White River Township and the towns around it
White River 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White River Township | C− | 38.3% | 14.5% | 18.8% | ZIP codes |
| Stoney Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Washington Township | C− | 38.1% | 13.9% | 18.4% | ZIP codes |
| Union Township | C | 37.7% | 13.7% | 17.3% | ZIP codes |
| Wayne Township | D | 40.5% | 16.1% | 20.6% | ZIP codes |
| Monroe Township | C− | 38.5% | 14.8% | 18.6% | ZIP codes |
| Ward Township | C− | 38.1% | 13.6% | 18.5% | ZIP codes |
| Greensfork Township | C− | 38.5% | 14.2% | 18.7% | ZIP codes |
Stoney Creek 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 White River Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for White River Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, White River Township is better than Indiana on 1 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside White River Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | White River Township | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.7%21–26.7 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14.3–18 | 13.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.3%16.5–20.5 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.3%31.2–46.2 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.5%12.7–16.5 | 13% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 41.5%37.6–45.7 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.6%37.5–46 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34%30.7–37.5 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.2–12.8 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10%9.1–10.9 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.7%7.9–9.6 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.7%9.5–11.9 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.3%4–4.7 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.9%17.3–24.7 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.8%16.4–21.4 | 15.7% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.1%24.9–33.9 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.8%12.4–17.7 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.1%29.5–43 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.6%7.3–10.1 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.1%77.1–83.1 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.5%55.9–63.2 | 61.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86%84.3–87.5 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.4%78–82.7 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.5%60.5–70.4 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.3%66.3–81.1 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.9%22.5–29.8 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.9%27.9–38.3 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.1%19.6–26.8 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.8%12.5–17.2 | 14.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.8%9.3–12.6 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.1%7.1–9.3 | 8.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.7%6.8–8.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.2%7.9–10.8 | 8.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.8%31.7–40.2 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.9%15.8–20.2 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.4%14.7–18.4 | 15% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.2%8.3–10.3 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5.2–6.3 | 5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.6%8.5–10.7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%4–4.9 | 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 White River Township
Is White River Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, White River Township is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #432 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 28%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in White River Township?
CDC estimates 38.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.2% and 46.2%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to White River Township?
Ascension St. Vincent Randolph in Winchester, 1.9 miles in a straight line from White River Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in White River Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.3–10.1%), 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 White River Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in White River 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.