Photo: Schzmo · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Arkwright residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Arkwright, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 14063, 14718, 14062, 14723. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Arkwright
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Arkwright
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 7.7% across New York. Arthritis is also above the state: 29.3%, vs 24% across New York. In all, Arkwright runs above New York on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Arkwright
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (21.2%), vs 17.5% across New York. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17.2%, vs 15% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Arkwright
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.2%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
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 Arkwright’s likely range; Arkwright’s figures come from ZIP codes 14063, 14718, 14062, 14723, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Arkwright adults…
Arkwright runs above NY on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Arkwright adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Arkwright runs above New York.
1 in 3 Arkwright 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.
9.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Arkwright
No hospital or community health center in Arkwright 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 Arkwright; ≈ 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 Arkwright 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.
14.7% of Arkwright adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Arkwright 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villenova | C | 36.5% | 12.7% | 16.5% | ZIP codes |
| Pomfret | B | 34.6% | 10.5% | 13.1% | ZIP codes |
| Charlotte | B− | 36% | 12% | 15.3% | ZIP codes |
| Hanover | C+ | 36.1% | 12.7% | 15.3% | ZIP codes |
| Stockton | B | 35.2% | 11.8% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
| Sheridan | C+ | 36.5% | 12.6% | 14.8% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Arkwright adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Arkwright
Why doesn’t Arkwright have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Arkwright.
What hospital is closest to Arkwright?
Brooks-TLC Hospital System in Dunkirk, 7.7 miles in a straight line from Arkwright’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Arkwright?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is 1134 Central Avenue Dunkirk in Dunkirk, 6.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Arkwright.
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.