Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWithin Indiana, Clear Creek Township is healthier than 88% of graded towns
Clear Creek Township beats Indiana on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 47401, 47403, 47462, 47436. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clear Creek Township
Clear Creek Township looks healthier next to Indiana than next to the country
It’s healthier than 88% of the 589 Indiana towns we grade, but 68% of towns nationwide. Much of Indiana scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Clear Creek Township
Clear Creek Township runs below Indiana on diabetes (10.7% vs 13%) and stroke (2.9% vs 3.5%). 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 Clear Creek Township’s likely range; Clear Creek Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 47401, 47403, 47462, 47436, 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 Clear Creek Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clear Creek Township is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns, #70 of 589 in Indiana. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 77% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 33%).
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). Clear Creek Township’s median household income is $84,150; among the 10,466 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($63K–$105K), it’s healthier than 71%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Clear Creek Township adults…
Clear Creek Township runs below IN on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Clear Creek Township
No hospital or community health center in Clear Creek 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 Clear Creek 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.
13 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Clear Creek Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Clear Creek Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Clear Creek 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.6% of Clear Creek Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Clear Creek Township and the towns around it
Clear Creek 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Creek Township | B+ | 34.4% | 10.7% | 12.9% | ZIP codes |
| Marshall Township | C | 42% | 14.1% | 17.1% | ZIP codes |
| Indian Creek Township | B | 36.2% | 11.1% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
| Perry Township | B+ | 33.4% | 10.4% | 12.4% | ZIP codes |
| Polk Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Salt Creek Township | B+ | 32.9% | 10.7% | 11.9% | ZIP codes |
Polk 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 Clear Creek Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Clear Creek Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Clear Creek Township is better than Indiana on 11 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Clear Creek Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Clear Creek Township | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.1%15.9–20.4 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.3%10.8–13.8 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%16.1–20 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.4%29.1–40 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.7%9.3–12.1 | 13% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.5%29.2–35.8 | 37.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.1%33.6–40.8 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.2%22.6–27.8 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.9–12.4 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.9%7.2–8.6 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9%5.3–6.5 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.9%6.1–7.7 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.7–3.2 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.9%10.7–15.4 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.9%11.2–14.8 | 15.7% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 21.3%18.1–24.7 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.3%14.6–20.3 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.5%27.9–37.5 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7%5.9–8.1 | 8.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.2%76.1–82.1 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.8%58.8–65.2 | 61.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.4%82.6–86.1 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.6%73.1–78 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.2%63.9–72.5 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.9%69.2–82 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.5%23.1–29.9 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.3%30.7–40 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21%18–24.2 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.7%10.9–14.7 | 14.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.3%8–10.8 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.4%6.4–8.4 | 8.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.5%6.6–8.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.6%6.4–8.8 | 8.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.6%25.1–32.2 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.8%10.3–13.4 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.7%13–16.4 | 15% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.7–7.1 | 7.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%4–4.8 | 5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.7%6.8–8.5 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.8–3.4 | 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 Clear Creek Township
Is Clear Creek Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clear Creek Township is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #70 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 71%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Clear Creek Township?
CDC estimates 34.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.1% and 40%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Clear Creek Township?
Monroe Hospital in Bloomington, 6.6 miles in a straight line from Clear Creek Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Clear Creek Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.9–8.1%), 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 Clear Creek 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 Clear Creek 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.