Photo: JessicaVz · CC BY 4.0Where Clarksville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Clarksville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Clarksville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clarksville
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Clarksville
Clarksville runs below Michigan on five chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (8.3% vs 11.9%), stroke (2.7% vs 3.7%) and heart disease (5.4% vs 7%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Clarksville adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 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 Michigan figure falls outside Clarksville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Clarksville adults…
Clarksville runs below MI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.9% of Clarksville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Care in and near Clarksville
No hospital or community health center in Clarksville 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 Clarksville; ≈ 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 Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Clarksville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Clarksville adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Clarksville 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.
Clarksville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Clarksville adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Clarksville
Why doesn’t Clarksville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Clarksville.
What hospital is closest to Clarksville?
Sparrow Ionia Hospital in Ionia, 10.7 miles in a straight line from Clarksville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clarksville.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Michigan 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.