Photo: Smerdis · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Clayton is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns
Clayton differs from New York on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Clayton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clayton
Clayton is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Clayton is healthier than 76%. Against the 9,081 towns with similar household incomes ($45K–$76K), it’s healthier than 96%. Health Grade ↓
Cancer, arthritis and obesity run high in Clayton
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.9%), vs 7.7% across New York. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (30.6%), vs 24% across New York. Obesity is also above the state: 35.5%, vs 28.8% across New York. In all, Clayton runs above New York on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Clayton adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Clayton adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (29.1% vs 34.2%) and lack of emotional support (20.6% vs 26.4%) both run below New York. Mind & connection ↓
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 New York figure falls outside Clayton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Clayton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clayton is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 82% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 55%.
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). Clayton’s median household income is $60,573; among the 9,081 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$76K), it’s healthier than 96%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Clayton adults…
Clayton runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Clayton is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. COPD, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Clayton 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.
9.4% of Clayton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
How Clayton adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Clayton does better than New York.
3 in 10 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.
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).
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Clayton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Clayton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton | A− | 35.5% | 10.8% | 11.8% | CDC place |
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 (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Clayton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Clayton is better than New York on 11 and worse on 4; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Clayton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Clayton | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.4%13.2–17.8 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11.1–14.5 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13.1–16.9 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.5%30.7–41 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 10.8%9.4–12.5 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.1%30.8–37.7 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.9%33.3–40.6 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.6%27.7–33.8 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.2%10–12.6 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.9%10–12 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6.1–7.8 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.2%6.1–8.3 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.1–3.9 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.6%7.9–11.5 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.8%9.8–14 | 11.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23%19.5–26.7 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.2%15.5–21.1 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.8%34.4–43.5 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.1%4.1–6.3 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.7%80–85.2 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.8%63.8–69.8 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.1%88.7–91.4 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.2%76.5–81.8 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.4%69.7–77.1 | 66.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.7%70.5–82.3 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.7%17.1–22.7 | 17.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.1%25.1–33.5 | 34.2% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.6%17.5–24 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10%8.1–12 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.9%7.5–10.6 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.4%4.6–6.3 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.9%5.1–6.9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.4%7.7–11.3 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.1%23.6–30.8 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.9%11.1–14.9 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.4%9.9–13.1 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.7%5.9–7.6 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.6–4.6 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.2%6.3–8.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%2.9–3.8 | 3.8% | 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 New York figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Clayton
Is Clayton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clayton is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 96%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Clayton?
CDC estimates 35.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.7% and 41%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Clayton?
River Hospital Clinics in Alexandria Bay, 10.6 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.
How many people in Clayton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.1–6.3%), against 7.9% across New York.
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 Clayton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clayton.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The New York 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.