Where Clarence residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Clarence, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Clarence. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clarence
Stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure run high in Clarence
1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.2%), vs 4.3% across Louisiana. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (21.4%), vs 15.2% across Louisiana. High blood pressure is also above the state: 54.5%, vs 42.6% across Louisiana. In all, Clarence runs above Louisiana on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (Louisiana 17%), and stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Clarence
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (29.5%), vs 22.5% across Louisiana. Housing insecurity (21.7% vs 16.8%) and utility shut-off threats (15.6% vs 12.4%) are higher too. 26.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 19% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Clarence
52.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.2% across Louisiana. Clarence’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. 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 Louisiana figure falls outside Clarence’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Clarence adults…
Clarence runs above LA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Clarence is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Louisiana. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Clarence as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
26.2% of Clarence adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Keeping up with care
Share of Clarence adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Care in and near Clarence
No hospital or community health center in Clarence 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 Clarence; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Clarence adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Clarence runs above Louisiana.
2 in 5 Clarence 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.
Clarence and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Clarence adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Clarence
Why doesn’t Clarence have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Clarence.
What hospital is closest to Clarence?
Natchitoches Regional Medical Center in Natchitoches, 5.5 miles in a straight line from Clarence’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Clarence?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Outpatient Medical Center, Inc. @ Natchitoches in Natchitoches, 5.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clarence.
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. 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.