Photo: Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Ava residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ava, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 13309, 13303. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ava
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Ava
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 7.7% across New York. Arthritis is also above the state: 31.8%, vs 24% across New York. In all, Ava runs above New York on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Ava
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.1%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Fewer Ava adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around 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 Ava’s likely range; Ava’s figures come from ZIP codes 13309, 13303, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Ava adults…
Ava runs above NY on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
4.5 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.6% of Ava adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Care in and near Ava
No hospital or community health center in Ava 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 Ava; ≈ 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 Ava adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Ava adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ava runs above New York.
1 in 3 Ava 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.
Ava 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ava adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ava
Why doesn’t Ava have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ava.
What hospital is closest to Ava?
Rome Memorial Hospital in Rome, 12.8 miles in a straight line from Ava’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ava.
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.