Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Clay Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Clay Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 43777. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clay Township
Clay Township is behind on routine checkups
It trails Ohio on four of five routine checkups and screenings: dentist visits (55.2% vs 62.9%), cholesterol checks (83.4% vs 86.1%), colon screening (61.2% vs 65.2%) and mammograms (69.8% vs 76%). Checkups ↓
Mental distress runs high in Clay Township
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (20.5%), vs 17.5% across Ohio. Depression is above the state too: 28.8%, vs 25.4% across Ohio. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Clay Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.8%), 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 Clay Township’s likely range; Clay Township’s figures come from ZIP code 43777, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Clay Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Clay Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Clay Township runs above Ohio.
1 in 3 Clay 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.
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.
Out of every 100 Clay Township adults…
Clay Township runs above OH on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Clay Township residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Clay Township
No hospital or community health center in Clay 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 Clay 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.2% of Clay Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Clay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Newton Township | D | 43.2% | 14.8% | 20.2% | ZIP codes |
| Brush Creek Township | D | 44.9% | 15.5% | 20.6% | ZIP codes |
York 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 Clay Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Clay Township
Why doesn’t Clay 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 Clay Township.
What hospital is closest to Clay Township?
Genesis Hospital in Zanesville, 12.5 miles in a straight line from Clay Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Clay Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Muskingum Valley Health Centers in Zanesville, 6.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clay 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.