Photo: Mike Sharp - User: (WT-shared) 2old at wts wikivoyage · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Clark Township is healthier than 17% of U.S. towns
Clark Township differs from Ohio on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 20 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 43804, 44681, 44654. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clark Township
Mental distress runs high in Clark Township
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (22.1%), vs 17.5% across Ohio. Lack of emotional support is above the state too: 25.5%, vs 21.3% across Ohio. Mind & connection ↓
Dental care lags in Clark Township
54% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 20.9% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Clark Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Clark Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Clark Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 43804, 44681, 44654, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
What’s behind Clark Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clark Township is healthier than 17% of U.S. towns, #754 of 993 in Ohio. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 61% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 2%).
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). Clark Township’s median household income is $71,346; among the 10,617 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($54K–$89K), it’s healthier than 12%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
How Clark Township adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Clark Township runs above Ohio.
2 in 5 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Clark Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
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).
Out of every 100 Clark Township adults…
Clark Township runs below OH on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Clark Township residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Arthritis, cancer and diabetes run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.5% of Clark Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Clark Township and the towns around it
Clark Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Township | C− | 39.2% | 11.4% | 20.8% | ZIP codes |
| Walnut Creek Township | C− | 38.8% | 12% | 20.3% | ZIP codes |
| Crawford Township | D | 40.2% | 12.4% | 21.3% | ZIP codes |
| Mechanic Township | D | 38.3% | 12.7% | 21.2% | ZIP codes |
| Bucks Township | D | 41.7% | 12.9% | 20% | ZIP codes |
| Sugar Creek Township | C− | 40.5% | 11.9% | 18.9% | ZIP codes |
| Auburn Township | C− | 41.3% | 12.4% | 19.4% | ZIP codes |
| Baltic | — | — | — | — |
Baltic: 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%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Clark Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Clark Township is better than Ohio on 4 and worse on 20; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Clark Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Clark Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.5%21.2–25.8 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14.6–17.5 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 22.1%20.2–24.1 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.2%34.1–44.6 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.4%10.2–12.5 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 33.1%30.5–35.8 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34%31.3–36.8 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.9%24.7–29.1 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 12.2%11.2–13.4 | 11.1% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.3%6.8–7.9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%6.3–7.4 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.7%8.8–10.5 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–3.7 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.9%18.3–23.7 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.8%18.6–23 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32%28.4–35.5 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 18.2%15.9–20.7 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39%34.6–43.5 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.4%10.7–14.3 | 8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.5%71.5–77.2 | 79.9% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54%51.4–56.9 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79%77–81 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.5%72.5–76.5 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.3%56.6–63.8 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.7%64.9–76 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.3%26.4–32.3 | 25.4% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 40.2%36.1–44.4 | 35% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.5%22.6–28.6 | 21.3% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.3%16.1–20.7 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.4%11.8–15.2 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.5%7.6–9.6 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.5%8.5–10.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.5%12.7–16.6 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.3%30.9–37.6 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.6%13.2–16.1 | 13.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.6%17.7–21.5 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.9%6.3–7.5 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%4.9–5.9 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.5%9.5–11.5 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.8–4.6 | 3.8% | 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 Ohio figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Clark Township
Is Clark Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clark Township is healthier than 17% of U.S. towns: C− for health, #754 of 993 in Ohio. 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 Clark Township?
CDC estimates 39.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.1% and 44.6%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Clark Township?
Pomerene Hospital in Millersburg, 8.0 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.
How many people in Clark Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.7–14.3%), against 8% across Ohio.
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 Clark Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
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. 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.