Within Louisiana, Claiborne is healthier than 89% of graded towns
Claiborne differs from Louisiana on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 16 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Claiborne. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Claiborne
Claiborne looks healthier next to Louisiana than next to the country
It’s healthier than 89% of the 161 Louisiana towns we grade, but 53% of towns nationwide. Much of Louisiana scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Claiborne
Claiborne runs below Louisiana on four chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (11% vs 15.2%), stroke (3.2% vs 4.3%) and heart disease (6.1% vs 7.5%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Claiborne adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Louisiana. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 4 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Louisiana figure falls outside Claiborne’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Claiborne’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Claiborne is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns, #18 of 161 in Louisiana. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 68% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 24%).
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). Claiborne’s median household income is $72,420; among the 10,711 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($54K–$91K), it’s healthier than 63%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Claiborne adults…
Claiborne runs below LA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.5% of Claiborne adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Care in and near Claiborne
No hospital or community health center in Claiborne 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 Claiborne; ≈ 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 Louisiana
Share of adults, with the Louisiana figure marked.
0.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Claiborne adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
How Claiborne adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Claiborne 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.
Claiborne and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claiborne | B− | 37.2% | 11% | 14.4% | CDC place |
| West Monroe | D | 43.2% | 15.6% | 18.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Claiborne adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Claiborne
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Claiborne is better than Louisiana on 16 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside Claiborne’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Claiborne | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.2%15.8–20.8 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.5–14.8 | 15.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.6%16.5–20.9 | 19.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.2%31.5–43.5 | 40% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11%9.6–12.7 | 15.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 37%33.4–41 | 42.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.4%33.7–41.5 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.3%25.4–31.5 | 29.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10%8.8–11.4 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.5–9.1 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.5–6.9 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 7%6.1–7.9 | 8.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.6 | 4.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.9%10.5–15.6 | 18.1% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.4%12.2–16.8 | 17.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 26%22.2–30.2 | 30.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.8%15.8–22.2 | 16.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.7%30.3–41.3 | 40.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.7%5.5–8.1 | 8.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80%76.9–83.2 | 81.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.7%59–66.1 | 57.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.5%84.7–88.3 | 86.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.6%72.9–78.4 | 78.8% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.4%60.7–69.9 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.5%72.9–85.1 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.2%23.8–31.1 | 26.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.3%30.7–40.1 | 36.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.6%22.2–29.4 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.5%12.3–17.1 | 22.5% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.4%9.7–13.3 | 16.8% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8%6.9–9.2 | 12.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.8%6.8–8.9 | 11.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.5%8.9–12.5 | 19% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.6%29.7–37.9 | 38% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.7%11.9–15.6 | 17.6% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.4%14.5–18.5 | 18.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.6–8.4 | 8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.2–5.2 | 6.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.4%7.4–9.5 | 10.3% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.1–3.9 | 5.1% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Louisiana figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Claiborne
Is Claiborne a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Claiborne is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #18 of 161 in Louisiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 63%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Claiborne?
CDC estimates 37.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.5% and 43.5%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Claiborne?
Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe, 3.1 miles in a straight line from Claiborne’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Claiborne have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.5–8.1%), against 8.9% across Louisiana.
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 Claiborne more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Claiborne.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Louisiana 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.