Photo: Galen Parks Smith (Gsmith) · CC BY 2.5On CDC estimates, Clinton is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns
Clinton differs from Louisiana on 5 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Clinton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clinton
Clinton is short on primary care and mental health care
Clinton’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 ↓
More high blood pressure in Clinton, and more people treating it
47.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Louisiana 42.6%), but 82.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Clinton is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Clinton is healthier than 22%. Against the 8,199 towns with similar household incomes ($43K–$72K), it’s healthier than 37%. Health Grade ↓
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 Clinton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Clinton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clinton is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 47% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 10%).
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). Clinton’s median household income is $57,609; among the 8,199 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($43K–$72K), it’s healthier than 37%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Clinton compares well: cholesterol check in 5 years, 89.3% (U.S. 87.1%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82.3% (U.S. 76.5%); colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75), 72.2% (U.S. 65.5%).
Care in and near Clinton
1 community health center in Clinton, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Clinton; ≈ 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 Clinton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Out of every 100 Clinton adults…
Clinton runs below LA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. 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.
How Clinton adults are doing
About the same as Louisiana on each measure.
4 in 10 Clinton 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.
15.7% of Clinton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Clinton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton | C− | 40.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Clinton adults live with a disability (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Clinton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Clinton is better than Louisiana on 4 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Louisiana figure falls inside Clinton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Clinton | LA | U.S. | vs LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.4%20.1–26.8 | 24.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%12.8–16.7 | 15.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%15.6–20.1 | 19.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.9%32.5–48.9 | 40% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.9%13.7–18.1 | 15.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 47.8%43–52.1 | 42.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.3%36.5–45.8 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.6%28.7–36.1 | 29.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.2–11.9 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.2%7.3–9.2 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4%6.5–8.3 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.8%6.7–8.9 | 8.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.6%4.1–5 | 4.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.7%10.2–15.5 | 18.1% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.1%12.6–17.7 | 17.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 32.4%27.1–37.7 | 30.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.1%12.1–17.9 | 16.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.9%35.5–50.7 | 40.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.2%5.7–8.9 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 84.4%81.1–87 | 81.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.9%55.8–63.7 | 57.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.3%87.6–90.8 | 86.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.3%79.5–84.3 | 78.8% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.2%67.2–76.9 | 66.3% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 82.1%75.3–87.7 | 79.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.7%19.9–27.4 | 26.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.3%32.1–42.9 | 36.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30%26–34.3 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.3%17–23.9 | 22.5% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.1%13.7–18.7 | 16.8% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.1%9.5–12.8 | 12.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.9%8.6–11.4 | 11.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.7%13–18.6 | 19% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.8%32.7–42.6 | 38% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.5%16–21 | 17.6% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.2%14.2–18.5 | 18.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.4–8.2 | 8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6%5.3–6.7 | 6.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.4%8.2–10.6 | 10.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4.1–5.3 | 5.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Clinton
Is Clinton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clinton is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 37%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Clinton?
CDC estimates 40.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.5% and 48.9%, against 40% across Louisiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Clinton?
St. Helena Parish Hospital in Greensburg, 15.8 miles in a straight line from Clinton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Clinton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.7–8.9%), 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 Clinton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clinton.
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.