Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Clayton is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns
Clayton beats Ohio on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Clayton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clayton
What’s behind Clayton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clayton is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns, #267 of 993 in Ohio. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 74% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 27%).
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). Clayton’s median household income is $92,879; among the 9,590 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($70K–$116K), it’s healthier than 51%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Clayton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Out of every 100 Clayton adults…
Clayton runs below OH on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Clayton
No hospital or community health center in Clayton 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 Clayton; ≈ 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.
5.2 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Clayton adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Clayton 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.
8.7% of Clayton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Clayton and the towns around it
Clayton has the best Health Grade of the 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton | B | 35.3% | 13.7% | 12.5% | CDC place |
| Englewood | B | 34.5% | 13.8% | 12.5% | CDC place |
| Union | C+ | 35.8% | 13.2% | 15.6% | CDC place |
| Butler Township | C− | 36.8% | 14.9% | 17% | ZIP codes |
| Clay Township | C+ | 34.2% | 13.9% | 14.8% | ZIP codes |
| Trotwood | D | 45.3% | 21.5% | 18.5% | CDC place |
| Shiloh | D | 43.5% | 20.3% | 16.9% | CDC place |
| Harrison Township | D | 41.2% | 17.9% | 18.2% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Clayton adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Clayton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Clayton is better than Ohio on 9 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Clayton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Clayton | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.5%15.4–19.6 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.6%11.2–14.1 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%14.3–17.9 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.3%30.6–40.2 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.7%12.1–15.4 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37%33.8–40.4 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.6%31.3–38 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.6%26.9–32.5 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.2%10–12.5 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.3%8.5–10.2 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7%6–7.4 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.9%6.1–7.7 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–3.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.9%8.9–13.2 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.5%10.9–14.4 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 25.1%22–28.6 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.4%13–18 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.6%33.7–41.7 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.9%4.9–6.9 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.4%79.7–84.8 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.6%65.7–71.4 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.1%87.7–90.4 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.3%77.8–82.6 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.6%66.8–74.1 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.5%71.7–82.6 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.2%21.3–27.4 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.6%30.3–39.2 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20%17.2–23.1 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11%9.3–12.9 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10%8.6–11.7 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.3%6.3–8.4 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.6%5.8–7.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.7%7.4–10.3 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.3%24.3–30.6 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.8%11.2–14.4 | 13.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.7%10.5–13.2 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.1%5.5–6.8 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.7–4.4 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.8%6.1–7.6 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%3–3.7 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Clayton
Is Clayton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clayton is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #267 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 51%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Clayton?
CDC estimates 35.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.6% and 40.2%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Clayton?
Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, 11.4 miles in a straight line from Clayton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Clayton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.9–6.9%), 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 Clayton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clayton.
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.