Where Brewerton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Brewerton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Brewerton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brewerton
Depression is more common in Brewerton
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.1%), vs 17.5% across New York. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17.1%, vs 15% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
Fewer Brewerton adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing 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 ↓
Nearly everyone in Brewerton is insured
Only 5.2% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.9% across New York. 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 Brewerton’s likely range.
How Brewerton adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Brewerton runs above New York.
1 in 3 Brewerton 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.
11.8% of Brewerton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Keeping up with care
Share of Brewerton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Out of every 100 Brewerton adults…
Brewerton runs above NY on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Brewerton residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Brewerton
No hospital or community health center in Brewerton 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 Brewerton; ≈ 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Brewerton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings | B− | 36.8% | 11.1% | 15.7% | ZIP codes |
| Cicero | A− | 36% | 10.1% | 11.6% | ZIP codes |
| Clay | A− | 35.7% | 9.6% | 11.3% | ZIP codes |
| West Monroe | B− | 36.1% | 11% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Brewerton adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Brewerton
Why doesn’t Brewerton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Brewerton.
What hospital is closest to Brewerton?
St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center in Syracuse, 12.3 miles in a straight line from Brewerton’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 Brewerton?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Central Square Health Center in Central Square, 3.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brewerton.
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.