Where Bliss residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bliss, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bliss. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bliss
COPD, cancer and depression run high in Bliss
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10%), vs 7.7% across New York. Depression is also above the state: 22.7%, vs 17.5% across New York. In all, Bliss runs above New York on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Bliss
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.4%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
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 Bliss’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Bliss adults…
Bliss runs above NY on 8 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.
Care in and near Bliss
No hospital or community health center in Bliss 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 Bliss; ≈ 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 Bliss adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Bliss adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Bliss runs above New York.
1 in 3 Bliss 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.
14.4% of Bliss adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Bliss 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 Bliss adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bliss
Why doesn’t Bliss have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bliss.
What hospital is closest to Bliss?
Wyoming County in Warsaw, 12.0 miles in a straight line from Bliss’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bliss.
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.