Photo: JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Clark Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Clark Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 43844, 43812, 44637, 43805. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clark Township
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Clark Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Arthritis is also above the state: 35.7%, vs 29.8% across Ohio. In all, Clark Township runs above Ohio on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 31% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%), and COPD, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Clark Township
57.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 21.5% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Clark Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20%), vs 15.4% across Ohio. Habits ↓
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 Clark Township’s likely range; Clark Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 43844, 43812, 44637, 43805, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Clark Township adults…
Clark Township runs above OH on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Clark Township is an older town: 31% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Clark Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Clark Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
Care in and near Clark Township
No hospital or community health center in Clark 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 Clark 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).
How Clark Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Clark 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.
14.4% of Clark Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Clark 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem Township | D | 41.6% | 15.5% | 20.1% | ZIP codes |
| Monroe Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mill Creek Township | D | 40% | 13.6% | 21.1% | ZIP codes |
| Mechanic Township | D | 38.3% | 12.7% | 21.2% | ZIP codes |
| Killbuck Township | C− | 38.3% | 12.9% | 19.5% | ZIP codes |
Monroe 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 Clark Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Clark Township
Why doesn’t Clark 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 Clark Township.
What hospital is closest to Clark Township?
Pomerene Hospital in Millersburg, 9.7 miles in a straight line from Clark 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 Clark Township.
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.