William L. Lords House · Photo: MrHarman · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Clear Lake Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Clear Lake Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 46737. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clear Lake Township
Cancer and heart disease run high in Clear Lake Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 8.3% across Indiana. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. In all, Clear Lake Township runs above Indiana on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Indiana 17%), and cancer and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Clear Lake Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Indiana. 1 in 9 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 Clear Lake Township’s likely range; Clear Lake Township’s figures come from ZIP code 46737, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Clear Lake Township adults…
Clear Lake Township runs above IN on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Clear Lake Township is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Indiana. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Clear Lake Township as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.2% of Clear Lake Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Care in and near Clear Lake Township
No hospital or community health center in Clear Lake 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 Lake 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.
5.7 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Clear Lake Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Clear Lake Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Clear Lake 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.
Clear Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont Township | C+ | 35% | 14.1% | 16.1% | ZIP 46737 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Clear Lake Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Clear Lake Township
Why doesn’t Clear Lake 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 Clear Lake Township.
What hospital is closest to Clear Lake Township?
Cameron Health in Angola, 11.0 miles in a straight line from Clear Lake Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clear Lake 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.