Photo: Chris Flook · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Cloverdale Township is healthier than 24% of U.S. towns
Cloverdale Township differs from Indiana on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 46120, 47456. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cloverdale Township
What’s behind Cloverdale Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cloverdale Township is healthier than 24% of U.S. towns, #370 of 589 in Indiana. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 45% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 19%).
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). Cloverdale Township’s median household income is $66,277; among the 10,127 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($50K–$83K), it’s healthier than 28%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Cloverdale Township compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 79.9% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Cloverdale Township adults…
Cloverdale Township runs above IN on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Cloverdale Township
No hospital or community health center in Cloverdale 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 Cloverdale 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.
1.8 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Cloverdale Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Cloverdale Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Cloverdale 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.
8% of Cloverdale Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Cloverdale Township and the towns around it
Cloverdale Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloverdale Township | C− | 40.3% | 14.3% | 18.2% | ZIP codes |
| Warren Township | C | 39.2% | 13.1% | 17.3% | ZIP codes |
| Jefferson Township | C | 39.3% | 13.2% | 17.2% | ZIP codes |
| Ashland Township | C | 39.1% | 14.1% | 18.3% | ZIP codes |
| Jennings Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Washington Township | D | 41.8% | 15.7% | 20.9% | ZIP codes |
| Harrison Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Taylor Township | C− | 40.9% | 14.6% | 19% | ZIP codes |
Jennings Township and Harrison 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 Cloverdale Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Cloverdale Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cloverdale Township is better than Indiana on 1 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Cloverdale Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cloverdale Township | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.8%19.3–24.4 | 20.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.8–17.1 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%16.2–19.8 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.3%33.6–47.1 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.3%12.6–16 | 13% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 40.2%36.4–43.8 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.2%37.4–45 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.5%29.4–35.6 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.5–13 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.8–10.5 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.9%7.2–8.7 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.8%8.7–10.9 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.6–4.2 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.9%15.3–20.8 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.2%15.8–20.7 | 15.7% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.4%22.8–30.5 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%13.2–18.3 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.5%33.2–44.2 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.6%6.4–8.9 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.3%77.5–83 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.1%56.9–63.2 | 61.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.9%85.3–88.4 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.9%77.5–82.1 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.6%60.5–68.7 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.4%69.3–80.7 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.4%23.1–29.7 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32%28–36.4 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.4%19.6–25.4 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.4%11.6–15.6 | 14.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.2%8.9–11.7 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.6%6.7–8.7 | 8.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.2%6.3–8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8%6.8–9.2 | 8.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.6%29.8–37.4 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16%14.1–18 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.6%13.9–17.3 | 15% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7.3–9 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5%4.6–5.6 | 5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.7%7.8–9.6 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.7–4.5 | 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 Cloverdale Township
Is Cloverdale Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cloverdale Township is healthier than 24% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #370 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 28%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Cloverdale Township?
CDC estimates 40.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.6% and 47.1%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Cloverdale Township?
Putnam County Hospital in Greencastle, 9.4 miles in a straight line from Cloverdale Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Cloverdale Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.4–8.9%), 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 Cloverdale 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 Cloverdale 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.