Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Clarington residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Clarington, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Clarington. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clarington
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Clarington
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.9%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Arthritis is also above the state: 36.9%, vs 29.8% across Ohio. In all, Clarington runs above Ohio on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Clarington, and more people treating it
43.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Ohio 37.2%), but 82.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. 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 Ohio figure falls outside Clarington’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Clarington adults…
Clarington runs above OH on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Clarington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Care in and near Clarington
No hospital or community health center in Clarington 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 Clarington; ≈ 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 Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Clarington adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Clarington 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.
12.2% of Clarington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Clarington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Township | — | — | — | — |
Salem 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 Clarington adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Clarington
Why doesn’t Clarington have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Clarington.
What hospital is closest to Clarington?
Wetzel County Hospital in New Martinsville, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Clarington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Clarington?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Care of New Martinsville in New Martinsville, 8.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clarington.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Ohio 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.