Photo: Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Alexander is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns
Alexander differs from New York on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 14005, 14011, 14020. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Alexander
Depression is more common in Alexander
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (21.4%), vs 17.5% across New York. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17.1%, vs 15% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Alexander
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.2%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Fewer Alexander adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and utility bills all run below New York. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 New York figure falls outside Alexander’s likely range; Alexander’s figures come from ZIP codes 14005, 14011, 14020, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Alexander’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Alexander is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 79% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 50%).
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). Alexander’s median household income is $75,875; among the 10,834 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($57K–$95K), it’s healthier than 80%, about where its income would put it.
How Alexander adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Alexander runs above New York.
1 in 3 Alexander 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
6.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.4% of Alexander adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Out of every 100 Alexander adults…
Alexander runs above NY on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Alexander residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Alexander
1 community health center in Alexander, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Alexander; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Alexander adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Alexander and the towns around it
Alexander’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 5 graded towns around it.
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 Alexander adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Alexander
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Alexander is better than New York on 5 and worse on 4; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Alexander’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Alexander | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17%14.6–19.7 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%11.9–15.4 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%15.1–19.2 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.2%24.6–38.9 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.1%8.6–11.6 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.6%29.7–37.8 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.6%32.7–41.1 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27%24–30.4 | 24% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.7–12.3 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.9%8–9.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2%5.5–7 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.9%5.9–8 | 6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.6 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.9%10.7–15.7 | 12.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.2%12–16.7 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 24.3%20.2–28.9 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.1%15.1–21.5 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.9%31.7–45.1 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.4%5.2–7.7 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.5%76.1–82.7 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.3%62–68.9 | 63.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.1%86.4–89.7 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.2%73.2–79.1 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.7%63.1–72.7 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.1%71.4–84.5 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.4%18.3–24.9 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 32.7%27.7–38.1 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.6%20.9–28.5 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13%10.7–15.6 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.7%9.8–13.7 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.9%5.8–8 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.4%6.2–8.4 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.4%9.2–13.5 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.1%24.1–32.4 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.8%10.9–14.7 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.2%11.6–15 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6%5.3–6.8 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.8–4.8 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.7%6.7–8.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.1–4 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 New York figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Alexander
Is Alexander a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Alexander is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 80%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Alexander?
CDC estimates 31.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.6% and 38.9%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Alexander?
United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia, 6.8 miles in a straight line from Alexander’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Alexander have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.2–7.7%), against 7.9% across New York.
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 Alexander more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Alexander.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The New York 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.