Healthcare in Clayton, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.3%
8.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.6%
1.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.1%
5.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
2.5pp below 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
37.4%
Arthritis
30.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.8%
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
20.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.6%
Loneliness
40.8%
Lack of Support
33.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.2%
Mobility
19.2%
Cognitive
19.0%
Hearing
6.6%
Vision
7.6%
Self-Care
5.8%
Independent Living
11.4%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.6 mi
Riverland Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverland Medical Center | 4.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Freedom Behavioral Hospital Of Ferriday | 4.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Merit Health Natchez | 18.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Jefferson County Hospital | 29.0 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Franklin Medical Center | 31.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Clayton has an obesity rate of 44.3%, which is 8.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.6%, 1.1pp above the national average. About 8.1% of adults lack health insurance. 84.5% 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 2.0 out of 5.