Where Cayuga residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cayuga, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cayuga. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cayuga
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Cayuga
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.6%), vs 6% across New York. Arthritis is also above the state: 29.4%, vs 24% across New York. In all, Cayuga runs above New York on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Cayuga
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.5%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Fewer Cayuga adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 8 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 Cayuga’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Cayuga adults…
Cayuga runs above NY on 5 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 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.9% of Cayuga adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Care in and near Cayuga
No hospital or community health center in Cayuga 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 Cayuga; ≈ 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 Cayuga adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Cayuga adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Cayuga runs above New York.
1 in 3 Cayuga 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.
Cayuga 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seneca Falls | B− | 34.5% | 11.3% | 15.3% | ZIP codes |
| Aurelius | B− | 35.2% | 11.5% | 14.8% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cayuga adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cayuga
Why doesn’t Cayuga have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cayuga.
What hospital is closest to Cayuga?
Auburn Community Hospital in Auburn, 8.5 miles in a straight line from Cayuga’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Cayuga?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ehmc Adult Medicine in Auburn, 8.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cayuga.
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.