Where Brasher Falls residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Brasher Falls, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Brasher Falls. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brasher Falls
COPD, cancer and obesity run high in Brasher Falls
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.3%), vs 7.7% across New York. Obesity is also above the state: 41.9%, vs 28.8% across New York. In all, Brasher Falls runs above New York on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Brasher Falls, and more people treating it
40.6% of adults have high blood pressure (New York 32.6%), but 81.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Brasher Falls
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.8%), 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 Brasher Falls’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Brasher Falls adults…
Brasher Falls runs above NY on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Brasher Falls adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Brasher Falls
No hospital or community health center in Brasher Falls 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 Brasher Falls; ≈ 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).
How Brasher Falls adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Brasher Falls runs above New York.
1 in 3 Brasher Falls 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.
13.7% of Brasher Falls adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Brasher Falls 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Brasher Falls adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Brasher Falls
Why doesn’t Brasher Falls have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Brasher Falls.
What hospital is closest to Brasher Falls?
SLHS Massena in Massena, 10.3 miles in a straight line from Brasher Falls’ 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 Brasher Falls.
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.