Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Clay Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Clay Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 46914, 46901, 46911. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clay Township
Making ends meet is harder in Clay Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (18.5%), vs 14.7% across Indiana. Utility shut-off threats (11.1% vs 8.4%) and housing insecurity (14.6% vs 11.2%) are higher too. 11.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Clay Township
53.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 61.2% across Indiana. Among those 65 and older, 19.2% have lost all their teeth (Indiana 15.4%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Clay Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.4%), 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 Clay Township’s likely range; Clay Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 46914, 46901, 46911, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.8% of Clay Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Keeping up with care
Share of Clay Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
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.
Out of every 100 Clay Township adults…
Clay Township runs below IN on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Clay Township
No hospital or community health center in Clay 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 Clay 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 Clay Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Clay 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.
Clay Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Creek Township | C− | 43.5% | 13.2% | 20.6% | ZIP codes |
| Washington Township | D | 44.5% | 14.9% | 19.7% | ZIP codes |
| Harrison Township | — | — | — | — |
Harrison 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 Clay Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Clay Township
Why doesn’t Clay Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Clay Township.
What hospital is closest to Clay Township?
Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo in Kokomo, 10.5 miles in a straight line from Clay Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Clay Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Jane Pauley Community Health Center at Turning Point in Kokomo, 8.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clay 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. 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.