Where Candor residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Candor, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Candor. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Candor
COPD, depression and heart disease run high in Candor
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.9%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.4%), vs 17.5% across New York. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.2%, vs 6.1% across New York. In all, Candor runs above New York on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Candor
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.4%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Candor
57.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.5% across New York. Among those 65 and older, 16.5% have lost all their teeth (New York 12.8%). 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 Candor’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Candor adults…
Candor runs above NY on 6 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Candor adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Candor
No hospital or community health center in Candor 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 Candor; ≈ 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).
How Candor adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Candor runs above New York.
1 in 3 Candor 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.
17.7% of Candor adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Candor and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Candor adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Candor
Why doesn’t Candor have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Candor.
What hospital is closest to Candor?
Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca in Ithaca, 19.6 miles in a straight line from Candor’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 Candor.
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.