Where Clayton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Clayton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 83227, 83278. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clayton
Heart disease, stroke and cancer run high in Clayton
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.7%), vs 6.2% across Idaho. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 3.3% across Idaho. Cancer is also above the state: 11.2%, vs 8.3% across Idaho. In all, Clayton runs above Idaho on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 42 miles from Clayton
The closest emergency room is St. Luke's Wood River Medical Center in Ketchum, 42.1 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, North Custer Hospital District is closer (19.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Clayton, and more people treating it
39.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Idaho 31.5%), but 76.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.5% statewide. 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 Idaho figure falls outside Clayton’s likely range; Clayton’s figures come from ZIP codes 83227, 83278, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Clayton adults…
Clayton runs below ID on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Clayton
No hospital or community health center in Clayton 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 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Clayton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Idaho.
Everyday habits, side by side with Idaho
Share of adults, with the Idaho figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Clayton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Clayton does better than Idaho.
1 in 4 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.1% of Clayton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.8% across Idaho.
Clayton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 (Idaho 34.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Clayton
Why doesn’t Clayton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Clayton.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clayton.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Idaho figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. 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.