Photo: Andre Carrotflower · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Cattaraugus residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cattaraugus, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cattaraugus. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cattaraugus
COPD, heart disease and obesity run high in Cattaraugus
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.1%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 6.1% across New York. Obesity is also above the state: 38.4%, vs 28.8% across New York. In all, Cattaraugus runs above New York on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Cattaraugus
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21%), about twice the New York rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Cattaraugus
54% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.5% across New York. Among those 65 and older, 19.9% 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 Cattaraugus’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Cattaraugus adults…
Cattaraugus 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cattaraugus adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Cattaraugus
No hospital or community health center in Cattaraugus 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 Cattaraugus; ≈ 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 Cattaraugus adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Cattaraugus runs above New York.
1 in 3 Cattaraugus 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.
21.9% of Cattaraugus adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Cattaraugus and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Cattaraugus adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cattaraugus
Why doesn’t Cattaraugus have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cattaraugus.
What hospital is closest to Cattaraugus?
Bertrand Chaffee Hospital in Springville, 16.3 miles in a straight line from Cattaraugus’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Cattaraugus?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is TCC South Dayton Pharmacy in South Dayton, 9.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cattaraugus.
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.