Photo: J. Passepartout · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Bath is healthier than 66%
Bath trails New York on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 14810, 14879, 14821. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bath
COPD, arthritis and heart disease run high in Bath
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (33.5%), vs 24% across New York. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.5%, vs 6.1% across New York. In all, Bath runs above New York on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Bath
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.4%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Depression is more common in Bath
22.4% of adults have been diagnosed with depression, vs 17.5% across New York. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17.5%, vs 15% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
Bath is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Bath is healthier than 29%. Against the 5,623 towns with similar household incomes ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 66%. 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 Bath’s likely range; Bath’s figures come from ZIP codes 14810, 14879, 14821, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Bath’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bath is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns, #694 of 755 in New York. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 45% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 20%).
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). Bath’s median household income is $49,557; among the 5,623 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 66%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Most New York towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Bath is healthier than 8% of graded towns, against 29% nationally.
Out of every 100 Bath adults…
Bath runs above NY on 9 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.
20 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Bath adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Bath runs above New York.
1 in 3 Bath 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.
Care in and near Bath
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Bath, 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 Bath; ≈ 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 Bath 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.
16.8% of Bath adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Bath and the towns around it
Bath’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath | C | 36.8% | 13% | 17.4% | ZIP codes |
| Urbana | B− | 35% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
| Avoca | C+ | 35.8% | 12.4% | 15.9% | ZIP codes |
| Wheeler | C | 36.7% | 12.9% | 17% | ZIP codes |
| Bradford | — | — | — | — | |
| Howard | C+ | 35.8% | 12.2% | 16% | ZIP codes |
| Cameron | — | — | — | — |
Bradford: fewer than 1,000 residents. Cameron: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bath adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bath
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bath is better than New York on 0 and worse on 14; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Bath’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bath | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.2%18.6–24 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.4–18.2 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.6–19.6 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.8%30.1–44.3 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 13%11.3–14.8 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.3%34.4–42.4 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40%35.8–44.4 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.5%30.1–37 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.3–13 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.2%9.3–11.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.5%7.6–9.4 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.1%8.9–11.2 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%4–4.8 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.1%14.3–19.8 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.4%15.1–20 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.6%25.3–34.4 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%13.9–19.9 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.6%32.7–44.3 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.8%5.7–8.1 | 7.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81%77.8–84 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.1%51.6–58.3 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.1%86.5–89.5 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.5%76.8–82.2 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.7%58.9–68.1 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.8%67.8–80.4 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.4%19.2–26 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 31.6%26.7–36.7 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.2%20.7–28 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.5%14–19.3 | 17.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13%11.2–15.1 | 14.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.5%7.4–9.7 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.8%7.8–10 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.8%14.4–19.3 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.6%29.5–37.9 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.8%15.7–20.1 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.1%13.3–16.8 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%7.1–8.9 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.9%5.4–6.5 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10%8.9–11.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.9%4.4–5.5 | 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 Bath
Is Bath a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bath is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #694 of 755 in New York. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bath?
CDC estimates 36.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.1% and 44.3%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bath?
St. James Hospital in Hornell, 17.6 miles in a straight line from Bath’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bath have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.7–8.1%), 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 Bath 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 Bath.
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.