Where Clara residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Clara, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Clara. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clara
Clara is older than Mississippi, yet healthier on chronic conditions
Clara runs below Mississippi on diabetes (11.8% vs 15.5%), stroke (3.7% vs 4.5%) and high blood pressure (37.8% vs 44.9%). That’s despite an older population: 56% of residents are 65 or older (Mississippi 17%). Conditions ↓
Clara is short on dental care and mental health care
Clara’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Fewer Clara adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Mississippi. 1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food, vs 22.4% of 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 Mississippi figure falls outside Clara’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Clara adults…
Clara runs below MS on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Clara is an older town: 56% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Mississippi. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Clara as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Clara
No hospital or community health center in Clara 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 Clara; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.1% of Clara adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Everyday habits, side by side with Mississippi
Share of adults, with the Mississippi figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Clara adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
How Clara adults are doing
About the same as Mississippi on each measure.
1 in 3 Clara 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.
Clara 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 Clara adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Clara
Why doesn’t Clara have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Clara.
What hospital is closest to Clara?
Wayne General Hospital in Waynesboro, 7.2 miles in a straight line from Clara’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Clara?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Health Center in Waynesboro, 7.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clara.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Mississippi 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.