Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Clinton Township is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns
Clinton Township differs from Ohio on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 43224, 43212, 43221. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clinton Township
Making ends meet is harder in Clinton Township
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (25.5%), vs 14.1% across Ohio. Utility shut-off threats (15% vs 8.3%) and no reliable transportation (13.4% vs 7.7%) are higher too. 23.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Clinton Township adults lack emotional support
1 in 4 adults lack social or emotional support (26.1%), vs 21.3% across Ohio. Loneliness is above the state too: 41.3%, vs 35% across Ohio. Mind & connection ↓
Dental care lags in Clinton Township
55.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 20.2% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
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 Clinton Township’s likely range; Clinton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 43224, 43212, 43221, 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 Clinton Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clinton Township is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns, #722 of 993 in Ohio. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 41% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 7%).
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). Clinton Township’s median household income is $71,530; among the 10,638 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($54K–$89K), it’s healthier than 16%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Clinton Township compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 32.8% (U.S. 37.1%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.8% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
23.3% of Clinton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
How Clinton Township adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Clinton Township runs above Ohio.
2 in 5 Clinton 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 Clinton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Out of every 100 Clinton Township adults…
Clinton Township runs below OH on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 7% of Clinton Township residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Clinton Township
No hospital or community health center in Clinton 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 Clinton 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
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Clinton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Township | C− | 37.3% | 13.9% | 18.2% | ZIP codes |
| Mifflin Township | B+ | 32.3% | 11.3% | 12.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Clinton Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Clinton Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Clinton Township is better than Ohio on 4 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Clinton Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Clinton Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.3%22.2–26.6 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.5–16.5 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.5%18.7–22.5 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.3%33.8–40.9 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.9%12.5–15.3 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.1%32.6–37.5 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.8%30.4–35.3 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 24.6%22.6–26.6 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 12%10.9–13.3 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.8%5.3–6.3 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.6–6.8 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 7.9%7.2–8.7 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.5–4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.2%17.4–23.1 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.2%16.3–20.3 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.5%26.6–32.4 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17%14.9–19.2 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.9%37.7–44 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.2%10.6–13.9 | 8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.7%76.3–81.1 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.4%52.6–57.9 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.3%80.4–84 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.1%71.5–76.4 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61%57.5–64.4 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76%70.7–80.6 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.6%24–29.1 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 41.3%37.4–45.3 | 35% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.1%23.1–29.2 | 21.3% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 25.5%23–28.2 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.2%17.1–21.5 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 15%13.4–16.7 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.4%12–14.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 23.3%21.1–25.9 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31%28.2–33.8 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.7%13.2–16.3 | 13.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.5%15.8–19.3 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.3%4.7–5.9 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 6.9%6.3–7.5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.4%9.4–11.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.1%4.7–5.5 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Clinton Township
Is Clinton Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clinton Township is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns: C− for health, #722 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 16%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Clinton Township?
CDC estimates 37.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.8% and 40.9%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Clinton Township?
Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, 3.9 miles in a straight line from Clinton Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Clinton Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.6–13.9%), 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 Clinton 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 Clinton 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.