Where Barker residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Barker, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Barker. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Barker
Depression is more common in Barker
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.6%), vs 17.5% across New York. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.7%, vs 15% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Barker
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.9%), vs 11.3% across New York. COPD, which smoking drives, is high too: 7.9%, vs 6% 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 Barker’s likely range.
How Barker adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Barker runs above New York.
1 in 3 Barker 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Barker adults…
Barker runs above NY on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Barker
No hospital or community health center in Barker 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 Barker; ≈ 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 Barker 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.
15.5% of Barker adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Barker and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 Barker adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Barker
Why doesn’t Barker have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Barker.
What hospital is closest to Barker?
Medina Memorial Hospital in Medina, 10.7 miles in a straight line from Barker’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Barker.
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.