Photo: Rivers Langley; SaveRivers · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Clayton is healthier than 77%
Clayton differs from Alabama on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Clayton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clayton
Clayton is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Clayton is healthier than 8%. Against the 107 towns with similar household incomes ($16K–$27K), it’s healthier than 77%. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Clayton
41.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 56.9% across Alabama. Among those 65 and older, 25.3% have lost all their teeth (Alabama 15.4%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Clayton
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (31.6%), vs 19.2% across Alabama. Utility shut-off threats (16.7% vs 9.6%) and housing insecurity (23.7% vs 13.9%) are higher too. 24.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Clayton is in the bottom 8% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Clayton is healthier than only 8% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on five of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Cancer and depression are less common in Clayton
Clayton runs below Alabama on cancer (5.1% vs 8.2%) and depression (19.5% vs 23.3%). A young population is part of it: only 13% of residents are 65 or older (Alabama 18%). Conditions ↓
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 Alabama figure falls outside Clayton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Clayton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clayton is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 33% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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 $21,641; among the 107 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($16K–$27K), it’s healthier than 77%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Clayton compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.1% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Clayton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
24.3% of Clayton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Out of every 100 Clayton adults…
Clayton runs below AL on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Clayton residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Alabama. Arthritis and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Clayton
1 community health center in Clayton, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Alabama
Share of adults, with the Alabama figure marked.
How Clayton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Clayton runs above Alabama.
2 in 5 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.
Clayton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton | D | 48.2% | 16.5% | 22.1% | CDC place |
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 (Alabama 36.5%). Thinking or memory 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 Alabama on 3 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Alabama 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 | AL | U.S. | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 29.4%25.2–34.1 | 22.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.2–17.3 | 14.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.6%16.2–20.9 | 17.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 48.2%39.7–56.7 | 39.4% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 16.5%14.4–18.6 | 14.8% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 47%42.4–51.7 | 43.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38%33.7–42.3 | 40.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.2%23.3–29.4 | 30.3% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.5–11 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.1%4.6–5.7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1%6.3–8 | 7.3% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.3%7.1–9.6 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.6%4.1–5.1 | 4.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 25.3%21.2–29.8 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 22.1%18.4–26 | 15.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 33%27.6–38.7 | 28.7% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%12.7–19.1 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 47.2%39.9–54.5 | 39.1% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.6%11.8–19.7 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.6%73.5–81.5 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 41.5%37.6–45.5 | 56.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.9%77.5–84 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.4%68.9–75.8 | 78% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.4%54.5–64.5 | 67% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.7%69.5–83.1 | 77.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.5%16.4–22.9 | 23.3% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 40%34.1–45.7 | 35.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 35.5%30.4–40.6 | 24.8% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 31.6%26.4–37.1 | 19.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 23.7%20–27.7 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 16.7%14.2–19.2 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 15.4%13–17.9 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 24.3%19.7–29.1 | 14% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.4%35–45.8 | 36.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.4%15.9–21 | 17.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.3%16.5–22.3 | 16.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.3–8.2 | 8.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.8%6.8–9 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.3%9.8–13.1 | 9.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.1%5.3–7 | 4.6% | 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 Alabama 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 8% of U.S. towns: D for health. 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 48.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 39.7% and 56.7%, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Clayton?
Medical Center Barbour in Eufaula, 17.8 miles in a straight line from Clayton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Clayton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.8–19.7%), against 9.9% across Alabama.
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 D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clayton.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Alabama 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.