What's Going Around in Indianapolis city (balance)?

Health data for the Indianapolis city (balance), Indiana area — April 2026

Here's what respiratory illnesses and infectious diseases look like near Indianapolis city (balance), Indiana, based on the latest CDC surveillance data for Indiana. Tap any topic for detailed state-level trends, charts, and forecasts.

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CDC Recommendations at This Level

Vaccination rates are below the safe threshold

  • Your state is below the 95% MMR coverage needed for herd immunity
  • This means your community is more vulnerable if measles is introduced
  • Verify your family's vaccination status and get caught up if needed
  • Talk to your pediatrician if you have questions about vaccine safety

This is general public health guidance based on CDC recommendations — not personal medical advice. Talk to your healthcare provider about what's right for you and your family.

Indianapolis city (balance) Community Health Snapshot

2022 data

City-specific chronic disease and prevention statistics from the CDC PLACES program , which provides local health estimates for communities across the US.

Chronic Conditions

11.8%
Asthma
7.4%
COPD
13.0%
Diabetes
38.4%
Obesity
6.5%
Cancer
5.9%
Heart Disease
3.6%
Stroke
37.9%
High BP
33.6%
High Cholesterol

Mental Health

25.5%
Depression
18.1%
Poor Mental Health

Health Behaviors

15.7%
Smoking
18.0%
Binge Drinking
24.8%
Inactive
39.9%
Sleep Deprived

Prevention & Access

11.2%
Uninsured
78.9%
Annual Checkup
59.7%
Dental Visit

Source: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2024 release. Age-adjusted prevalence estimates. Learn more

About this data: Infectious disease surveillance (flu, COVID, RSV, measles) is reported at the state level. This page uses Indiana data as the best available indicator for the Indianapolis city (balance) area. The health snapshot above shows Indianapolis city (balance)-specific estimates from CDC PLACES (2022 data).

See the full Indiana health dashboard for more detail.

Frequently Asked Questions

What illnesses are going around in Indianapolis city (balance), Indiana right now?

Based on Indiana state surveillance data (which covers Indianapolis city (balance)), flu activity is moderate, RSV is moderate, COVID-19 is moderate, and Indiana has reported 0 measles cases in 2026. Click any topic above for detailed trends and charts.

Is the flu bad in Indianapolis city (balance) right now?

Flu activity in Indiana (which includes Indianapolis city (balance)) is currently moderate with 2.4% ILI. The trend is declining, which is good news. See the Indiana flu page for weekly trend charts.

What are the biggest health issues in Indianapolis city (balance)?

According to the CDC PLACES dataset (2022 data), Indianapolis city (balance) residents face these key health challenges: Sleep Deprived (39.9%), Obesity (38.4%), High BP (37.9%). The community health snapshot on this page shows 18 health measures specific to Indianapolis city (balance).

Does Indianapolis city (balance) have its own health data, or is this state-level?

This page combines two types of CDC data. The infectious disease section (flu, COVID, RSV, measles) shows Indiana state-level surveillance, which is the most reliable available indicator for the Indianapolis city (balance) area. The Community Health Snapshot below shows Indianapolis city (balance)-specific chronic disease and prevention data from the CDC PLACES program, which provides city-level estimates for all 50 states. State infectious disease data reflects overall trends that apply to communities within the state, including Indianapolis city (balance).

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