Livingstonville Community Church · Photo: Lvklock · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Broome residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Broome, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 12122, 12469. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Broome
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Broome
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.1%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.1%), vs 6% across New York. Arthritis is also above the state: 30.8%, vs 24% across New York. In all, Broome runs above New York on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer, COPD and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Broome, and more people treating it
38.2% of adults have high blood pressure (New York 32.6%), but 80.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Broome 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 Broome’s likely range; Broome’s figures come from ZIP codes 12122, 12469, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Broome adults…
Broome runs above NY on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Broome is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Broome as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Broome 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 Broome adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Care in and near Broome
No hospital or community health center in Broome 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 Broome; ≈ 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.
18 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves
How Broome adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Broome does better than New York.
1 in 3 Broome 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.
Broome 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilboa | B− | 32.8% | 12.7% | 14.1% | ZIP codes |
| Rensselaerville | A | 29.8% | 10.1% | 10.8% | ZIP codes |
| Fulton | B | 33.3% | 12.2% | 14.3% | ZIP codes |
| Conesville | — | — | — | — | |
| Middleburgh | B | 32.8% | 11.6% | 14% | ZIP codes |
| Berne | A− | 31.9% | 10.6% | 13.1% | ZIP codes |
| Preston-Potter Hollow | — | — | — | — |
Conesville and Preston-Potter Hollow: 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 Broome adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Broome
Why doesn’t Broome have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Broome.
What hospital is closest to Broome?
Cobleskill Regional Hospital in Cobleskill, 15.9 miles in a straight line from Broome’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Broome.
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.