Where Clayton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Clayton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Clayton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clayton
Clayton is behind on routine checkups
It trails Wisconsin on four of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (73.4% vs 77.6%), dentist visits (62.9% vs 67.1%), cholesterol checks (82.6% vs 85.9%) and colon screening (64.9% vs 69.4%). Checkups ↓
Cancer and heart disease are less common in Clayton
Clayton runs below Wisconsin on cancer (6.7% vs 8.6%) and heart disease (5.4% vs 6.6%). A young population is part of it: only 11% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%). Conditions ↓
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 Wisconsin figure falls outside Clayton’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Clayton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Out of every 100 Clayton adults…
Clayton runs below WI on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Clayton
No hospital or community health center in Clayton 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 Clayton; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Clayton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Clayton runs above Wisconsin.
1 in 3 Clayton 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.
14.6% of Clayton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Clayton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton | — | — | — | — | |
| Turtle Lake | — | — | — | — |
Clayton: not graded. Turtle 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 Clayton adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Clayton
Why doesn’t Clayton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Clayton.
What hospital is closest to Clayton?
Amery Hospital & Clinic in Amery, 9.8 miles in a straight line from Clayton’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 Clayton?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northlakes--Turtle Lake in Turtle Lake, 4.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clayton.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Wisconsin 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.