Within Indiana, Clay Township is healthier than 69% of graded towns
Clay Township differs from Indiana on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 47550, 47611, 47579, 47552. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clay Township
Clay Township looks healthier next to Indiana than next to the country
It’s healthier than 69% of the 589 Indiana towns we grade, but 47% of towns nationwide. Much of Indiana scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Clay Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Clay Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Cancer runs high in Clay Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 8.3% across Indiana. Conditions ↓
Fewer Clay Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Indiana. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 47550, 47611, 47579, 47552, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Clay Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clay Township is healthier than 47% of U.S. towns, #185 of 589 in Indiana. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 69% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 21%).
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). Clay Township’s median household income is $89,167; among the 10,048 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($67K–$111K), it’s healthier than 34%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Clay Township compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 6.4% (U.S. 11%); worried about having enough food, 10.3% (U.S. 15%); worried about keeping housing, 8.4% (U.S. 12%).
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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.8% of Clay Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Out of every 100 Clay Township adults…
Clay Township runs above IN on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
21 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Clay Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Clay Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
3 in 10 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
Clay Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Township | B− | 40% | 13.1% | 16% | ZIP codes |
| Jackson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Carter Township | C+ | 39.2% | 13.3% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
| Harrison Township | B | 38.3% | 12.6% | 14.6% | ZIP codes |
| Hammond Township | B− | 39.5% | 12.7% | 16% | ZIP codes |
| Santa Claus | B | 39.2% | 12.6% | 14.5% | CDC place |
Jackson 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%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Clay Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Clay Township is better than Indiana on 6 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Clay Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Clay Township | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.9%15.9–22.2 | 20.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14%12–16.1 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.3–18.7 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40%31.9–48.6 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.1%11.1–15.1 | 13% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 40.7%36.1–45.3 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.2%36.7–45.9 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.8%28–35.5 | 28.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.6–12.3 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%8.9–10.9 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.3–8.2 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.3%7–9.8 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3–3.9 | 3.5% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13%10.6–15.9 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16%12.9–19.3 | 15.7% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.8%18.4–27.7 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.2%13.4–19.4 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.4%27.8–41.4 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.4%5.1–8.2 | 8.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81%77.8–84 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.6%60–67.2 | 61.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.6%86.8–90.2 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.2%76.2–81.8 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.4%63.4–73.1 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.7%67.8–82.6 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.7%22–29.7 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.4%25.7–35.8 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21%17.7–24.8 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.3%8.3–12.8 | 14.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.4%6.9–10.1 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.3%5.3–7.5 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.8%4.9–6.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.8%4.5–7.3 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.3%25.7–35.1 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14%11.8–16.5 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.4%11.5–15.4 | 15% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.6–8.5 | 7.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.2%3.6–4.8 | 5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.2–8.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%2.9–3.9 | 3.7% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Clay Township
Is Clay Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clay Township is healthier than 47% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #185 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 34%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Clay Township?
CDC estimates 40% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.9% and 48.6%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Clay Township?
Perry County Memorial Hospital in Tell City, 14.1 miles in a straight line from Clay Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Clay Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.1–8.2%), 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 Clay Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
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. 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.