Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Clifton is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns
Clifton differs from Texas on 16 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Clifton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clifton
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Clifton
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.8%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Clifton runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Texas 13%), and COPD, cancer and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Clifton, and more people treating it
41.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 81.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% 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 Texas figure falls outside Clifton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Clifton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clifton is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns, #397 of 641 in Texas. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 58% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 10%).
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). Clifton’s median household income is $64,653; among the 9,867 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($48K–$81K), it’s healthier than 33%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Clifton compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.3% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Clifton adults…
Clifton runs above TX on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Clifton is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Clifton as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Clifton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
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How Clifton adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
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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 14.6% across Texas.
Clifton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton | C | 36.2% | 15.9% | 14.6% | CDC place |
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 (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Clifton
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Clifton is better than Texas on 5 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Clifton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Clifton | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.9%22.7–31.4 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%14.5–19.5 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.5–19 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.2%27.9–45.2 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.9%13.7–18.5 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.9%37.5–46.6 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.6%37.1–46.5 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 32.3%28.6–36.1 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.2%9–11.6 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.7%9.6–11.8 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.8%8.4–11.2 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.1%8.1–12.2 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.1%4.4–6 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.8%18.2–25.7 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.6%12.1–17.4 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 32.6%27.1–38.7 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14%11.4–16.9 | 17% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.4%29.4–43.7 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 19.8%16.3–23.7 | 19.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.7%74–81.1 | 73.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51.1%47.5–54.9 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.7%84.8–88.4 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.3%78.7–83.7 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.7%56.2–66.8 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.8%60.8–77.6 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.3%19–26.1 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.4%22–29 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.6%16.7–20.4 | 19.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.3%12.6–15.9 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10%8.8–11.2 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10%9–11 | 10.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.3%14.5–18.1 | 14.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40%34.8–45.6 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.5%17.9–25 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.5%14.2–19.2 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 11%9.6–12.6 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.8%6.5–9.1 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.1%9.2–13.2 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.6%4.7–6.6 | 4% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Texas figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Clifton
Is Clifton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clifton is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #397 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 33%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Clifton?
CDC estimates 36.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.9% and 45.2%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Clifton?
Goodall Witcher Hospital in Clifton, 3.3 miles in a straight line from Clifton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Clifton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 19.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 16.3–23.7%), against 19.1% across Texas.
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 Clifton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clifton.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Texas 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.