Roe Cobblestone Schoolhouse · Photo: DanielPenfield · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Butler is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns
Butler trails New York on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 13146, 14590, 13143. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Butler
COPD, obesity and heart disease run high in Butler
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.2%), vs 6% across New York. 2 in 5 adults have obesity (39.9%), vs 28.8% across New York. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.4%, vs 6.1% across New York. In all, Butler runs above New York on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Butler
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.6%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Depression is more common in Butler
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (22.5%), vs 17.5% across New York. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.2%, vs 15% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
Butler is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Butler is healthier than 19%. Against the 5,858 towns with similar household incomes ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 45%. Health Grade ↓
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 Butler’s likely range; Butler’s figures come from ZIP codes 13146, 14590, 13143, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Butler’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Butler is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 37% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 14%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Butler’s median household income is $50,192; among the 5,858 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 45%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Butler adults…
Butler 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.
0.7 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Butler adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Butler runs above New York.
1 in 3 Butler 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.
Care in and near Butler
No hospital or community health center in Butler 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 Butler; ≈ 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 Butler 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.
18% of Butler adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Butler and the towns around it
Butler’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 6 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Butler adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Butler
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Butler is better than New York on 0 and worse on 17; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Butler’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Butler | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.6%19.8–25.6 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%14.9–18.8 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%16.3–20.2 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.9%33.3–46.8 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 12.9%11.2–14.6 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.4%32.7–40.2 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.8%34.9–42.8 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.9%27.8–34.1 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.6–13.3 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.8–10.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.4%7.6–9.3 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.2%9–11.5 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%4–4.8 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.7%15.7–21.9 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.6%16–21.3 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.2%26.8–35.7 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.4–18.8 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39%33–45.2 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.7%6.4–9.1 | 7.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.9%76.7–82.7 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.1%53.6–60.4 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.2%85.6–88.8 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.4%75.6–80.9 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.2%59.5–68.7 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.6%66.3–80.1 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.5%19.4–25.8 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 34.3%29.6–39.2 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25%21.7–28.6 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.3%15.6–21.2 | 17.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.2%12.2–16.3 | 14.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9%7.8–10.2 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.4%8.3–10.7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18%15.4–20.6 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34%29.9–38.2 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.7%15.5–20 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.7%14–17.6 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.8%7–8.7 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.2%5.5–6.9 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.5%9.3–11.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.1%4.6–5.7 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the New York figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Butler
Is Butler a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Butler is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 45%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Butler?
CDC estimates 39.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.3% and 46.8%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Butler?
Newark-Wayne Community Hospital in Newark, 18.8 miles in a straight line from Butler’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Butler have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.4–9.1%), against 7.9% across New York.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Butler more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Butler.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.