Photo: ONUnicorn · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Williams Creek residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Williams Creek, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Williams Creek. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Williams Creek
Williams Creek is an active town
Only 12.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Indiana. Habits ↓
Williams Creek keeps up with checkups
It beats Indiana on five of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.3% vs 79.7%) and dentist visits (79.4% vs 61.2%). Checkups ↓
Few Williams Creek adults smoke
6% of adults smoke cigarettes, 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 Williams Creek’s likely range.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Williams Creek adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Out of every 100 Williams Creek adults…
Williams Creek runs below IN on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Williams Creek
No hospital or community health center in Williams Creek 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 Williams Creek; ≈ 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).
How Williams Creek adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Williams Creek does better than Indiana.
1 in 4 Williams Creek 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.
1.7% of Williams Creek adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Williams Creek and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian Hills | A+ | 29.3% | 9.7% | 6.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Williams Creek adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Williams Creek
Why doesn’t Williams Creek have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Williams Creek.
What hospital is closest to Williams Creek?
Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, 2.6 miles in a straight line from Williams Creek’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 Williams Creek?
39 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Shalom Health Care Center 92nd Street Site in Indianapolis, 1.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Williams Creek.
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.