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 53554, 53825, 53818. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clifton
More Clifton adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.8%), vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in Clifton
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.9%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. In all, Clifton runs above Wisconsin on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Clifton
61.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.1% across Wisconsin. Among those 65 and older, 12.2% 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 53554, 53825, 53818, which may reach past town lines.
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.
Out of every 100 Clifton adults…
Clifton runs above WI on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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).
How Clifton adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
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.
15.5% of Clifton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | — | — | — | — | |
| Livingston | — | — | — | — | |
| Wingville | — | — | — | — | |
| Lima | — | — | — | — | |
| Mifflin | — | — | — | — |
Liberty, Livingston, Wingville, Lima and Mifflin: 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 (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?
Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster, 11.8 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.
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.