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+, from ZIP codes 54638, 54670, 54618, 54660. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clifton
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Clifton
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Clifton runs above Wisconsin on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Clifton
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (16.6%), vs 12.1% across Wisconsin. No reliable transportation (8.8% vs 6.7%) and utility shut-off threats (7.2% vs 5.5%) are higher too. 19.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Clifton
60.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.1% across Wisconsin. Among those 65 and older, 16.8% have lost all their teeth (Wisconsin 9.9%). 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 Wisconsin figure falls outside Clifton’s likely range; Clifton’s figures come from ZIP codes 54638, 54670, 54618, 54660, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Clifton adults…
Clifton runs above WI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.3% of Clifton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Keeping up with care
Share of Clifton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
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 Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
How Clifton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Clifton runs above Wisconsin.
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.
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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Clifton adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). 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?
Tomah Memorial Hospital in Tomah, 10.6 miles in a straight line from Clifton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clifton.
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.