Photo: Mmrvideo · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Belmont residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Belmont, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Belmont. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Belmont
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Belmont
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 6.1% across New York. Arthritis is also above the state: 31.7%, vs 24% across New York. In all, Belmont runs above New York on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Belmont
56.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.5% across New York. Among those 65 and older, 21.5% have lost all their teeth (New York 12.8%). Checkups ↓
Depression is more common in Belmont
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (22.2%), vs 17.5% across New York. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.3%, vs 15% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
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 Belmont’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Belmont adults…
Belmont runs above NY on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Belmont adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Belmont adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Belmont runs above New York.
1 in 3 Belmont 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 Belmont
No hospital or community health center in Belmont 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 Belmont; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
0.6 miles of trails across 4 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.
16.8% of Belmont adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Belmont 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 Belmont adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Belmont
Why doesn’t Belmont have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Belmont.
What hospital is closest to Belmont?
Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville, 7.8 miles in a straight line from Belmont’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Belmont.
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.