Where Clinton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Clinton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 12923, 12935, 12934. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clinton
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Clinton
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.7%), about twice the New York rate. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 6.1% across New York. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.4% across New York. In all, Clinton runs above New York on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Clinton
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.1%), about twice the New York rate. Habits ↓
Depression is more common in Clinton
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.3%), vs 17.5% across New York. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19.6%, vs 15% across 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 Clinton’s likely range; Clinton’s figures come from ZIP codes 12923, 12935, 12934, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Clinton adults…
Clinton runs above NY on 11 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.
20 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Clinton adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Clinton runs above New York.
1 in 3 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.
Care in and near Clinton
No hospital or community health center in Clinton 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 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 New York.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.4% of Clinton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Clinton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellenburg | D | 37% | 13.7% | 21% | ZIP codes |
| Chateaugay | C− | 41.3% | 13% | 17.7% | ZIP codes |
| Mooers | C | 35.5% | 11.7% | 18% | ZIP codes |
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 (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Clinton
Why doesn’t Clinton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Clinton.
What hospital is closest to Clinton?
The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy in Malone, 19.5 miles in a straight line from Clinton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clinton.
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.