Where Brandon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Brandon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 12966. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brandon
COPD, obesity and depression run high in Brandon
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 6% across New York. 2 in 5 adults have obesity (41.7%), vs 28.8% across New York. Depression is also above the state: 23.3%, vs 17.5% across New York. In all, Brandon runs above New York on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Brandon
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.4%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
More Brandon adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30.6%), vs 25.9% across New York. There are 32 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. 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 Brandon’s likely range; Brandon’s figures come from ZIP code 12966, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Brandon adults…
Brandon runs above NY on 10 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.
32 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Brandon
No hospital or community health center in Brandon 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 Brandon; ≈ 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 Brandon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Brandon adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Brandon runs above New York.
1 in 3 Brandon 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.
16.7% of Brandon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Brandon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor | C− | 41.7% | 12.3% | 18.3% | ZIP codes |
| Dickinson | — | — | — | — | |
| Malone | C+ | 41.1% | 11.2% | 16.3% | ZIP 12953 |
| Santa Clara | — | — | — | — |
Dickinson: not graded. Santa Clara: 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 Brandon adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Brandon
Why doesn’t Brandon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Brandon.
What hospital is closest to Brandon?
The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy in Malone, 10.3 miles in a straight line from Brandon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Brandon?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Center of the North Country in Malone, 9.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brandon.
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.