St. Patrick's Farm · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Clay Township is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns
Clay Township beats Indiana on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 46637, 46530, 46635, 46545. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clay Township
Clay Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Clay Township is healthier than 70%. Against the 10,707 towns with similar household incomes ($54K–$91K), it’s healthier than 85%. Health Grade ↓
Clay 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 ↓
Health varies a lot right around Clay Township
Grades next door run from Notre Dame (A−) to Portage Township (D). Clay Township is a B+. Around town ↓
Fewer Clay Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and utility bills all run below Indiana. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD and obesity are less common in Clay Township
Clay Township runs below Indiana on COPD (6.8% vs 8.1%) and obesity (32.3% vs 38.4%). Conditions ↓
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 46637, 46530, 46635, 46545, 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 Clay Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clay Township is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns, #60 of 589 in Indiana. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 80% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 46%).
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 $72,406; among the 10,707 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($54K–$91K), it’s healthier than 85%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Few Indiana towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Clay Township is healthier than 90% of graded towns, against 70% nationally.
Clay Township and the towns around it
Clay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Township | B+ | 32.3% | 11.4% | 12.3% | ZIP codes |
| Portage Township | D | 39.2% | 15.2% | 18.1% | ZIP codes |
| German Township | C− | 39.9% | 15.8% | 17.8% | ZIP 46628 |
| Penn Township | C+ | 35.5% | 12.6% | 16.3% | ZIP codes |
| Harris Township | A− | 32.2% | 11.2% | 11.7% | ZIP codes |
| Notre Dame | A− | 24.7% | 2.4% | 8.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.1% of Clay Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Out of every 100 Clay Township adults…
Clay Township runs below IN on 5 of 12 conditions. 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
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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.
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.
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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.
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 14 and worse on 0; 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 | 17.8%15.7–20.2 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.1%10.7–13.6 | 13.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15.5–19.3 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.3%28.1–37 | 38.4% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 11.4%10.1–12.9 | 13% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 35.5%32.5–38.7 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.7%34.5–41.1 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27%24.6–29.6 | 28.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.7–12.1 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.9%8.1–9.7 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.5–6.8 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.8%6–7.7 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.9–3.4 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.7%9.7–14.1 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.3%10.6–14.2 | 15.7% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 22.8%19.8–26.2 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%14.2–19.6 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.5%31.3–40.1 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.9%5.9–8.2 | 8.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.5%77.7–83.2 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.5%61.3–67.5 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.7%85–88.3 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.2%74.8–79.6 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.4%65.4–73.4 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.2%68.6–80.9 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.6%23.7–29.9 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.7%29.7–37.8 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.6%20.6–26.8 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.5%9.8–13.5 | 14.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.3%8–10.7 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.7%5.9–7.8 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.7%5.8–7.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.1%5.1–7.2 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.9%26.6–33.4 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.2%10.8–13.9 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.9%12.3–15.6 | 15% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.9%6.1–7.6 | 7.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.7–4.6 | 5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.2%6.3–8.1 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.7–3.4 | 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 Clay Township
Is Clay Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clay Township is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #60 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 85%. 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 32.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.1% and 37%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Clay Township?
Memorial Hospital of South Bend in South Bend, 3.5 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 6.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.9–8.2%), 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 C+ 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.