Where 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+, CDC’s own estimate for Clifton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clifton
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Clifton
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), vs 7.5% across South Carolina. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 6.8% across South Carolina. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.9% across South Carolina. In all, Clifton runs above South Carolina on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Clifton adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30.5%), vs 25.8% across South Carolina. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Clifton
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.9%), vs 13.3% across South Carolina. Habits ↓
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 South Carolina figure falls outside Clifton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Clifton adults…
Clifton runs above SC on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with South Carolina
Share of adults, with the South Carolina figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Clifton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
How Clifton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Clifton runs above South Carolina.
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.
12.1% of Clifton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Clifton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Converse | — | — | — | — |
Converse: 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 (South Carolina 31.5%). 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.
What hospital is closest to Clifton?
Spartanburg Medical Center in Spartanburg, 6.8 miles in a straight line from Clifton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Clifton?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Regenesis Health Care - Bell Hill in Spartanburg, 5.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clifton.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The South Carolina 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.