Photo: Adam Moss · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Arkport residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Arkport, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Arkport. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Arkport
Cancer, arthritis and COPD run high in Arkport
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.9%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32.4%), vs 24% across New York. COPD is also above the state: 7.8%, vs 6% across New York. In all, Arkport runs above New York on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Arkport 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 ↓
Nearly everyone in Arkport is insured
Only 5% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.9% across New York. 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 New York figure falls outside Arkport’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Arkport adults…
Arkport runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. 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.
10.4% of Arkport adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Keeping up with care
Share of Arkport adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Arkport
No hospital or community health center in Arkport 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 Arkport; ≈ 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 New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
0.8 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Arkport adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Arkport runs above New York.
3 in 10 Arkport 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.
Arkport and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Arkport adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Arkport
Why doesn’t Arkport have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Arkport.
What hospital is closest to Arkport?
St. James Hospital in Hornell, 5.7 miles in a straight line from Arkport’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Arkport?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Oak Orchard Community Health Center - Hornell in Hornell, 3.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Arkport.
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.