On CDC estimates, Clinton Township is healthier than 30% of U.S. towns
Clinton Township differs from Indiana on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 46528, 46543, 46540. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clinton Township
Clinton Township trails towns with similar incomes
Clinton Township is healthier than 30% of U.S. towns, and only 13% of the 9,675 towns with similar household incomes ($69K–$115K), so income alone doesn’t explain its grade. Health Grade ↓
1 in 8 working-age adults in Clinton Township has no health insurance
12.2% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.9% across Indiana. Checkups ↓
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 Clinton Township’s likely range; Clinton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 46528, 46543, 46540, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Clinton Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clinton Township is healthier than 30% of U.S. towns, #323 of 589 in Indiana. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 57% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 10%).
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). Clinton Township’s median household income is $92,235; among the 9,675 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($69K–$115K), it’s healthier than 12%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Few Indiana towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Clinton Township is healthier than 45% of graded towns, against 30% nationally.
Where Clinton Township compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 7% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Clinton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Out of every 100 Clinton Township adults…
Clinton Township runs below IN on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 6% of Clinton Township residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Indiana. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Clinton Township
No hospital or community health center in Clinton 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 Clinton 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.
0.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Clinton Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Clinton Township runs above Indiana.
1 in 3 Clinton 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.
9.4% of Clinton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Clinton Township and the towns around it
Clinton Township has the best Health Grade of the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Township | C | 42.3% | 11.6% | 17.4% | ZIP codes |
| Benton Township | C− | 40.5% | 12.6% | 18.1% | ZIP codes |
| Eden Township | C− | 39.3% | 10.7% | 21.5% | ZIP codes |
| Middlebury Township | C | 41.4% | 11.8% | 18.5% | ZIP codes |
| Elkhart Township | C | 42.4% | 12.8% | 15.7% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Clinton Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Clinton Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Clinton Township is better than Indiana on 5 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Clinton Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Clinton Township | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.6%19.2–24.2 | 20.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.6%13–16.2 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.8%17.8–21.8 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.3%37–47.6 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.6%10.2–13 | 13% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.5%31.3–37.7 | 37.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.5%33.1–39.9 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.1%22.6–27.6 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.6%10.3–12.8 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7%6.4–7.6 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.5–6.6 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 8.1%7.2–8.9 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.9–3.4 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.7%15.7–21.9 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.4%15.3–19.6 | 15.7% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.8%21.4–28.1 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18%15.2–20.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.8%31–40.6 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.2%10.5–14 | 8.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.2%74–80.1 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.2%54.9–61.5 | 61.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.5%80.5–84.3 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.4%69.6–75 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.5%57–65.9 | 66.3% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.6%67.8–80.7 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.6%23.4–29.7 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.6%31.5–39.6 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.5%22.5–28.8 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.7%14.5–19 | 14.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.3%11.6–15.1 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9%7.8–10.2 | 8.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.7%7.7–9.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.4%8.1–10.9 | 8.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.5%29.8–37.1 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.8%12.2–15.4 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.8%15.8–19.7 | 15% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.9–7.4 | 7.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.3%4.8–5.7 | 5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.8%7.8–9.7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.5–4.1 | 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 Clinton Township
Is Clinton Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clinton Township is healthier than 30% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #323 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 12%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Clinton Township?
CDC estimates 42.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 37% and 47.6%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Clinton Township?
Goshen Hospital in Goshen, 5.6 miles in a straight line from Clinton Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Clinton Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.5–14%), 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 Clinton Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clinton 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.