Photo: Beyond My Ken · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Auburn is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns
Auburn trails New York on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Auburn. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Auburn
COPD, obesity and heart disease run high in Auburn
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 6% across New York. 2 in 5 adults have obesity (38.2%), vs 28.8% across New York. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.9%, vs 6.1% across New York. In all, Auburn runs above New York on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Every town around Auburn scores healthier
All five graded neighbors are ahead of Auburn’s C−, from Throop (C+) to Aurelius (B−). Around town ↓
Smoking is more common in Auburn
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.8%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
More Auburn adults live with a disability
1 in 3 adults live with a disability (35.4%, vs 27.2% across New York). The biggest difference is hearing loss: 7.6% vs 5.6%. Disability ↓
Auburn is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Auburn is healthier than 21%. Against the 6,140 towns with similar household incomes ($38K–$64K), it’s healthier than 48%. Health Grade ↓
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 Auburn’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
What’s behind Auburn’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Auburn is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns, #720 of 755 in New York. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 40% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 17%).
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). Auburn’s median household income is $51,052; among the 6,140 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($38K–$64K), it’s healthier than 48%, about where its income would put it.
Most New York towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Auburn is healthier than 5% of graded towns, against 21% nationally.
Out of every 100 Auburn adults…
Auburn runs above NY on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Auburn and the towns around it
Auburn’s Health Grade ranks 6th of 6 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | C− | 38.2% | 12.7% | 17.8% | CDC place |
| Melrose Park | — | — | — | — | |
| Owasco | C+ | 35.8% | 11.9% | 15.4% | ZIP 13021 |
| Sennett | C+ | 35.8% | 11.9% | 15.4% | ZIP codes |
| Aurelius | B− | 35.2% | 11.5% | 14.8% | ZIP codes |
| Throop | C+ | 36.1% | 12.1% | 16% | ZIP codes |
| Fleming | B− | 35.1% | 11.6% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
Melrose Park: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
3.2 miles of trails across 11 parks and preserves
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Auburn adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Care in and near Auburn
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Auburn, 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 Auburn; ≈ 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 Auburn adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Auburn adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Auburn runs above New York.
1 in 3 Auburn 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.
21% of Auburn adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Every CDC estimate for Auburn
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Auburn is better than New York on 0 and worse on 20; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Auburn’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Auburn | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.4%20.5–26.2 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.4–18.4 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.5%16.4–20.6 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.2%31–45.8 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 12.7%11–14.5 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.5%33.3–41.6 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.2%34–42.4 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.7%26.3–33 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.8%10.5–13.3 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.1%8.3–10 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.9%7.1–8.8 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.7%8.6–10.8 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.3%3.9–4.7 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.9%17.5–24.6 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.8%15.5–20.3 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.5%26.7–36.3 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.1%13.4–19.2 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.1%34.1–46.6 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.3%7.1–9.6 | 7.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.4%77.3–83.4 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.9%51.4–58.6 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.6%85–88.2 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.6%73.8–79.1 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.1%61.2–70.9 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.5%68.3–82.1 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.9%18.7–25.4 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 35.3%30.4–40.2 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.6%22.2–29.2 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.3%17.8–23 | 17.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.1%14.1–18.1 | 14.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.7%9.4–12.1 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11%9.7–12.2 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21%18.5–23.4 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.4%30.8–39.7 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.6%15.3–19.8 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.1%14.3–17.9 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.6%6.7–8.5 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.6%6–7.2 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.9%9.7–12.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.3%4.8–5.8 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Auburn
Is Auburn a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Auburn is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #720 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 48%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Auburn?
CDC estimates 38.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 31% and 45.8%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Auburn?
Auburn Community Hospital in Auburn, 0.6 miles in a straight line from Auburn’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Auburn have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.1–9.6%), 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 Auburn more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Auburn.
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.