Where Arietta residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Arietta, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 12139, 12032, 12847. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Arietta
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Arietta
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13.2%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.7%), vs 6.1% across New York. COPD is also above the state: 9.4%, vs 6% across New York. In all, Arietta runs above New York on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 42% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer, heart disease and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 36 miles from Arietta
The closest emergency room is Nathan Littauer Hospital in Gloversville, 35.9 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Hudson Headwaters Health Network is closer (22.3 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Arietta, and more people treating it
42.4% of adults have high blood pressure (New York 32.6%), but 83.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Arietta is short on primary care and mental health care
Arietta’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Fewer Arietta adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 9 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 Arietta’s likely range; Arietta’s figures come from ZIP codes 12139, 12032, 12847, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Arietta adults…
Arietta runs above NY on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Arietta is an older town: 42% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Arietta as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Arietta
No hospital or community health center in Arietta 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 Arietta; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Arietta adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.1% of Arietta adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
154 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
How Arietta adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Arietta does better than New York.
3 in 10 Arietta 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.
Arietta 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Lake | — | — | — | — | |
| Morehouse | — | — | — | — | |
| Lake Pleasant | — | — | — | — | |
| Caroga | C+ | 35.4% | 13.2% | 16% | ZIP codes |
| Indian Lake | B | 30.6% | 13% | 12.3% | ZIP codes |
| Long Lake | — | — | — | — | |
| Wells | — | — | — | — | |
| Stratford | — | — | — | — |
Long Lake, Morehouse, Lake Pleasant, Long Lake, Wells and Stratford: 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 Arietta adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Arietta
Why doesn’t Arietta have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Arietta.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Arietta.
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. 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.