Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Clarktown residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Clarktown, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Clarktown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clarktown
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Clarktown
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.1%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.7%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Clarktown runs above Ohio on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Clarktown
54.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 19.4% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
More Clarktown adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.3%), vs 26.9% 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 Clarktown’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Clarktown adults…
Clarktown runs above OH on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Clarktown 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Clarktown
No hospital or community health center in Clarktown 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 Clarktown; ≈ 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 Clarktown adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Clarktown runs above Ohio.
1 in 3 Clarktown 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% of Clarktown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Clarktown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Township | D | 44% | 15.3% | 21% | ZIP codes |
| Harrison Township | D− | 45% | 16% | 21.5% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Clarktown adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Clarktown
Why doesn’t Clarktown have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Clarktown.
What hospital is closest to Clarktown?
Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, 7.7 miles in a straight line from Clarktown’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Clarktown?
8 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Compass Community Health - Admin in Portsmouth, 7.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clarktown.
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.