Photo: Mwanner · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Clifton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Clifton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 12927, 13666, 13690. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clifton
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Clifton
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.6%), about twice the New York rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.3%), vs 6.1% across New York. Cancer is also above the state: 12.2%, vs 7.7% across New York. In all, Clifton runs above New York on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Clifton
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.1%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Clifton, and more people treating it
45.8% of adults have high blood pressure (New York 32.6%), but 82.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
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’s likely range; Clifton’s figures come from ZIP codes 12927, 13666, 13690, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Clifton adults…
Clifton runs above NY on 12 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
82 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Clifton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Clifton
No hospital or community health center in Clifton 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; ≈ 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).
How Clifton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Clifton runs above New York.
1 in 3 Clifton 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.
16.3% of Clifton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Clifton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | C− | 43.3% | 14.4% | 16.5% | ZIP codes |
| Colton | C+ | 39.8% | 14.3% | 14% | ZIP codes |
| Clare | — | — | — | — | |
| Cranberry Lake | — | — | — | — |
Clare and Cranberry Lake: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Clifton adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Clifton
Why doesn’t Clifton 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.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clifton.
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.