Photo: Billy Hathorn · CC BY-SA 3.0Where 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+, CDC’s own estimate for Clayton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clayton
Making ends meet is harder in Clayton
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28.9%), vs 22.5% across Louisiana. Utility shut-off threats (16.7% vs 12.4%) and housing insecurity (22.4% vs 16.8%) are higher too. 25% of adults receive SNAP, vs 19% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Clayton is short on primary care and mental health care
Clayton’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Clayton’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.
25% of Clayton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
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).
Out of every 100 Clayton adults…
Clayton runs below LA on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Clayton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
How Clayton adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
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 |
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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 (Louisiana 38%). 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.
What hospital is closest to Clayton?
Riverland Medical Center in Ferriday, 4.3 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.
Where can I get low-cost care near Clayton?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ferriday Health West in Ferriday, 5.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clayton.
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.