On CDC estimates, Wood Township is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns
Wood Township differs from Indiana on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 15 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 47106, 47165. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wood Township
Wood Township looks healthier next to Indiana than next to the country
It’s healthier than 90% of the 589 Indiana towns we grade, but 70% of towns nationwide. Much of Indiana scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Wood Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Indiana. 1 in 12 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Wood Township is an active town
Only 20.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Indiana. The town has 12 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Nearly everyone in Wood Township is insured
Only 5.6% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.9% across Indiana. 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 Wood Township’s likely range; Wood Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 47106, 47165, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Wood Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wood Township is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns, #61 of 589 in Indiana. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 82% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 25%).
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). Wood Township’s median household income is $86,528; among the 10,286 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($65K–$108K), it’s healthier than 71%, about where its income would put it.
Few Indiana towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Wood Township is healthier than 90% of graded towns, against 70% nationally.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.2% of Wood Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
12 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Wood Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Out of every 100 Wood Township adults…
Wood Township runs below IN on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Wood Township
No hospital or community health center in Wood 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 Wood 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).
How Wood Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Wood Township does better than Indiana.
3 in 10 Wood 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.
Wood Township and the towns around it
Wood Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Township | B+ | 39.5% | 11.1% | 13.2% | ZIP codes |
| Polk Township | C | 40.8% | 13.4% | 18.3% | ZIP codes |
| Carr Township | B+ | 38.8% | 10.8% | 13% | ZIP codes |
| Jackson Township | C | 41.5% | 13.1% | 18.2% | ZIP codes |
| Monroe Township | C+ | 42.9% | 12.3% | 16.9% | ZIP codes |
| Greenville Township | B+ | 36.6% | 11% | 13.5% | ZIP codes |
| Lafayette Township | A− | 34.7% | 10.9% | 11.6% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wood Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Wood Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Wood Township is better than Indiana on 15 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Wood Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Wood Township | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.4%14.2–18.8 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.3%10.9–13.9 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.8–17.2 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.5%34.2–45 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.1%9.7–12.7 | 13% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 38.2%34.7–41.6 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.6%35.2–42.1 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.6%26.9–32.6 | 28.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.8–12.1 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.5%8.7–10.4 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.4–6.9 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.9%5.8–8 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.6–3.3 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.1%10–14.5 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.2%11.1–15.6 | 15.7% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.2%17–23.5 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.5%14.9–20.2 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.5%29–38.2 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.6%4.6–6.8 | 8.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.2%78.3–83.7 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.7%65.8–71.6 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.9%87.4–90.3 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.6%76.1–81.1 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.3%65.1–73.2 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.2%72.3–83.3 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25%22–28.2 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.2%26.4–34 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.8%19.1–24.7 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.6%7.1–10.3 | 14.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.2%6.2–8.4 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.3%4.6–6 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5%4.4–5.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.2%3.5–5.2 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.3%24.9–31.9 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12%10.3–13.9 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.3%10.8–13.8 | 15% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.7–7.2 | 7.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.4%3–3.9 | 5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.3%5.5–7.1 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.4–3.2 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Wood Township
Is Wood Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wood Township is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #61 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 71%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Wood Township?
CDC estimates 39.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.2% and 45%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Wood Township?
Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany, 11.3 miles in a straight line from Wood Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Wood Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.6–6.8%), 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 Wood Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wood 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.