Healthcare in Clara, MS

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.0%

1.9pp above the national average

Depression Rate

22.9%

0.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.8%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.4%

near the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

37.9%

Arthritis

29.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.3%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

18.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.9%

Loneliness

35.6%

Lack of Support

25.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

36.5%

Mobility

16.5%

Cognitive

18.2%

Hearing

8.8%

Vision

5.6%

Self-Care

4.3%

Independent Living

9.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

1.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

7.1 mi

Wayne General Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Wayne General Hospital	7.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Perry County General Hospital	17.0 mi	Rural Emergency Hospital	—	✓
Washington County Hospital	26.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
South Central Reg Med Ctr	27.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Greene County Hospital	29.1 mi	Rural Emergency Hospital	—	✓

Clara has an obesity rate of 38.0%, which is 1.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.9%, 0.6pp below the national average. About 10.4% of adults lack health insurance. 78.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 1.5 out of 5.