Healthcare in Clarks, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.7%
2.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.2%
0.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.8%
1.1pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.4%
0.8pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
30.8%
Arthritis
19.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.9%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
20.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.2%
Loneliness
40.0%
Lack of Support
35.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.3%
Mobility
12.2%
Cognitive
20.1%
Hearing
5.7%
Vision
5.9%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
9.3%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.2 mi
Citizens Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citizens Medical Center | 9.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Inc | 9.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Hardtner Medical Center | 11.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ochsner Lsu Health Monroe | 26.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Franklin Medical Center | 26.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Clarks has an obesity rate of 38.7%, which is 2.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.2%, 0.7pp above the national average. About 11.4% of adults lack health insurance. 76.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.