Photo: Jay_Litman (Uploads) · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Bemus Point residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bemus Point, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bemus Point. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bemus Point
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Bemus Point
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13.2%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (34.3%), vs 24% across New York. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.9%, vs 6.1% across New York. In all, Bemus Point runs above New York on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Bemus Point, and more people treating it
39.6% of adults have high blood pressure (New York 32.6%), but 83.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Bemus Point keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85.1% vs 80.8%) and dentist visits (71.1% vs 63.5%). Checkups ↓
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 Bemus Point’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bemus Point adults…
Bemus Point runs above NY on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bemus Point adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Bemus Point
No hospital or community health center in Bemus Point 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 Bemus Point; ≈ 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.
0.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Bemus Point adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Bemus Point does better than New York.
3 in 10 Bemus Point 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.
7.3% of Bemus Point adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Bemus Point 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellery | B | 34.4% | 12.1% | 13.2% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bemus Point adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bemus Point
Why doesn’t Bemus Point have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bemus Point.
What hospital is closest to Bemus Point?
UPMC Chautauqua at Wca in Jamestown, 9.4 miles in a straight line from Bemus Point’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Bemus Point?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is The Chautauqua Center - Mayville PT Ot in Mayville, 8.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bemus Point.
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.