Where Tippecanoe residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Tippecanoe, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tippecanoe. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tippecanoe
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Tippecanoe
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (11.8%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13.2%), vs 8.7% across Ohio. COPD is also above the state: 11.7%, vs 8% across Ohio. In all, Tippecanoe runs above Ohio on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Tippecanoe, and more people treating it
48.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Ohio 37.2%), but 85.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% 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 Ohio figure falls outside Tippecanoe’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Tippecanoe adults…
Tippecanoe runs above OH on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Tippecanoe adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Care in and near Tippecanoe
No hospital or community health center in Tippecanoe 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 Tippecanoe; ≈ 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 Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Tippecanoe adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Tippecanoe 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.
10.3% of Tippecanoe adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Tippecanoe and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Tippecanoe adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Tippecanoe
Why doesn’t Tippecanoe have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Tippecanoe.
What hospital is closest to Tippecanoe?
Twin City Medical Center in Dennison, 9.3 miles in a straight line from Tippecanoe’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Tippecanoe?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Freeport Family Health Center in Freeport, 4.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tippecanoe.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Ohio 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.