Where Bridgeport residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bridgeport, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bridgeport. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bridgeport
Cancer, arthritis and obesity run high in Bridgeport
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (30.9%), vs 24% across New York. Obesity is also above the state: 37%, vs 28.8% across New York. In all, Bridgeport runs above New York on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Bridgeport, and more people treating it
37.5% of adults have high blood pressure (New York 32.6%), but 79.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Bridgeport adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 9 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 Bridgeport’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bridgeport adults…
Bridgeport runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bridgeport adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.3% of Bridgeport adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Care in and near Bridgeport
No hospital or community health center in Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport; ≈ 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 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Bridgeport adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Bridgeport runs above New York.
1 in 3 Bridgeport 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.
Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bridgeport
Why doesn’t Bridgeport have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bridgeport.
What hospital is closest to Bridgeport?
St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center in Syracuse, 11.8 miles in a straight line from Bridgeport’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 Bridgeport?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Liberty Resources New York in East Syracuse, 8.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bridgeport.
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.