Where Birdsall residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Birdsall, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 14822, 14709, 14807, 14804. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Birdsall
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Birdsall
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 7.7% across New York. Arthritis is also above the state: 31.8%, vs 24% across New York. In all, Birdsall runs above New York on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Birdsall
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.7%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Fewer Birdsall adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Birdsall’s likely range; Birdsall’s figures come from ZIP codes 14822, 14709, 14807, 14804, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Birdsall adults…
Birdsall runs above NY on 7 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.
0.5 miles of trails across 10 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.
12.1% of Birdsall adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Care in and near Birdsall
No hospital or community health center in Birdsall 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 Birdsall; ≈ 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 Birdsall adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Birdsall adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Birdsall runs above New York.
1 in 3 Birdsall 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.
Birdsall 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove | — | — | — | — | |
| Allen | — | — | — | — | |
| West Almond | — | — | — | — | |
| Almond | B | 35.4% | 11.8% | 14.3% | ZIP codes |
| Burns | B | 35.3% | 11.6% | 14.6% | ZIP codes |
Grove, Allen and West Almond: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Birdsall adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Birdsall
Why doesn’t Birdsall have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Birdsall.
What hospital is closest to Birdsall?
St. James Hospital in Hornell, 13.0 miles in a straight line from Birdsall’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Birdsall?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is TCFM Canaseraga in Canaseraga, 7.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Birdsall.
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.