St. Augustine Catholic Church · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Clarkson residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Clarkson, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Clarkson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clarkson
Making ends meet is harder in Clarkson
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.8%), vs 15.5% across Kentucky. No reliable transportation (11.7% vs 8.8%) and housing insecurity (14.9% vs 11.7%) are higher too. 22.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Clarkson
51.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.1% across Kentucky. Among those 65 and older, 32.8% have lost all their teeth (Kentucky 18.9%). Checkups ↓
1 in 11 working-age adults in Clarkson has no health insurance
8.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.4% across Kentucky. 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 Kentucky figure falls outside Clarkson’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.6% of Clarkson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Keeping up with care
Share of Clarkson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
Out of every 100 Clarkson adults…
Clarkson runs above KY on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Clarkson
No hospital or community health center in Clarkson 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 Clarkson; ≈ 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 Kentucky
Share of adults, with the Kentucky figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Clarkson adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Clarkson runs above Kentucky.
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.
Clarkson and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leitchfield | D | 42.9% | 14.6% | 21.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Clarkson adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Clarkson
Why doesn’t Clarkson have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Clarkson.
What hospital is closest to Clarkson?
Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center in Leitchfield, 3.4 miles in a straight line from Clarkson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clarkson.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Kentucky 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.