Where Clifton Gardens residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Clifton Gardens, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Clifton Gardens. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clifton Gardens
Clifton Gardens is an active town
Only 17% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.9% across New York. Habits ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Clifton Gardens
Clifton Gardens runs below New York on four chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.4% vs 3.4%), diabetes (8.2% vs 11.5%) and COPD (4.5% vs 6%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Clifton Gardens adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 13 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 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 New York figure falls outside Clifton Gardens’ likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
0.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Clifton Gardens adults…
Clifton Gardens runs below NY on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6% of Clifton Gardens adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Care in and near Clifton Gardens
No hospital or community health center in Clifton Gardens 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 Clifton Gardens; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Clifton Gardens adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Clifton Gardens adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Clifton Gardens does better than New York.
3 in 10 Clifton Gardens 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.
Clifton Gardens and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Knolls-Mill Creek | — | — | — | — |
Clifton Knolls-Mill Creek: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Clifton Gardens adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Clifton Gardens
Why doesn’t Clifton Gardens have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Clifton Gardens.
What hospital is closest to Clifton Gardens?
Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, 7.2 miles in a straight line from Clifton Gardens’ 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 Clifton Gardens?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is North Troy in Troy, 7.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clifton Gardens.
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. 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.