Photo: J. Passepartout · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Bath is healthier than 64%
Bath trails New York on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bath. 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 (10.2%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (33.2%), vs 24% across New York. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.4%, vs 6.1% across New York. In all, Bath runs above New York on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Bath
51.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.5% across New York. Among those 65 and older, 20.1% have lost all their teeth (New York 12.8%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Bath
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.9%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Bath is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Bath is healthier than 25%. Against the 4,716 towns with similar household incomes ($35K–$59K), it’s healthier than 64%. 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; 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 25% of U.S. towns, #708 of 755 in New York. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 42% of U.S. towns); physical distress 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). Bath’s median household income is $47,150; among the 4,716 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($35K–$59K), it’s healthier than 64%, 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 6% of graded towns, against 25% nationally.
Out of every 100 Bath adults…
Bath runs above NY on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bath adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
5.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Bath
No hospital or community health center in Bath 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 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).
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.9% of Bath adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Bath and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath | C− | 37.2% | 13.1% | 17.9% | CDC place |
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 15; 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 | 21.7%18.8–25.1 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.6–18.7 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%15.9–20.2 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.2%30.6–44.7 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 13.1%11.4–15 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.1%34.2–42.3 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.6%35.5–44.1 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.2%30–36.9 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.8%10.5–13.2 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%8.9–11 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.4%7.5–9.5 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.2%8.8–11.7 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%4–5 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.1%16.7–23.4 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.9%15.2–20.9 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.1%25.7–35.1 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%13.9–19.8 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.7%33.6–45.3 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7%5.7–8.6 | 7.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.7%77.6–83.7 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51.2%47.6–54.5 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.6%85.9–89.4 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.3%76.6–81.8 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.3%57.2–66.9 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.4%68.3–80.9 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.8%19.6–26.4 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 32%27.1–37.3 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.6%20.9–28.6 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.5%14.4–20.7 | 17.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.7%11.5–16.1 | 14.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9%7.7–10.4 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.3%8–10.7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.9%14.9–21.1 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34%29.9–38.8 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.1%15.7–20.7 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.5%13.6–17.8 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.8%6.9–8.7 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.1%5.4–7 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.3%9.1–11.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.1%4.5–5.8 | 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 Bath
Is Bath a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bath is healthier than 25% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #708 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 37.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.6% and 44.7%, 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 7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.7–8.6%), 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 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.