Rev. Dr. Elbert S. Porter House · Photo: Lvklock · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Cameron residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cameron, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 14819, 14820, 14810, 14855. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cameron
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Cameron
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 6.1% across New York. Arthritis is also above the state: 32.1%, vs 24% across New York. In all, Cameron runs above New York on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Cameron
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.3%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Depression is more common in Cameron
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.3%), vs 17.5% across New York. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.4%, vs 15% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
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 Cameron’s likely range; Cameron’s figures come from ZIP codes 14819, 14820, 14810, 14855, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Cameron adults…
Cameron runs above NY on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Cameron residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
1.5 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Cameron adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Cameron runs above New York.
1 in 3 Cameron 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 Cameron
No hospital or community health center in Cameron 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 Cameron; ≈ 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 Cameron 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.
17.7% of Cameron adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Cameron 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
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cameron adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cameron
Why doesn’t Cameron have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cameron.
What hospital is closest to Cameron?
St. James Hospital in Hornell, 13.6 miles in a straight line from Cameron’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cameron.
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.