Photo: Andre Carrotflower · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Colden is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns
Colden differs from New York on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 14080, 14033, 14170, 14025. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Colden
Cancer, arthritis and depression run high in Colden
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 7.7% across New York. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (30.4%), vs 24% across New York. Depression is also above the state: 21.2%, vs 17.5% across New York. In all, Colden runs above New York on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Colden keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.6% vs 80.8%) and dentist visits (68.3% vs 63.5%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Colden adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 10 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 Colden’s likely range; Colden’s figures come from ZIP codes 14080, 14033, 14170, 14025, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Colden’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Colden is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns, #302 of 755 in New York. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 80% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 64%.
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). Colden’s median household income is $97,935; among the 8,879 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($73K–$122K), it’s healthier than 72%, about where its income would put it.
Most New York towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Colden is healthier than 60% of graded towns, against 77% nationally.
Out of every 100 Colden adults…
Colden runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Colden 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.
8.8% of Colden adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Care in and near Colden
No hospital or community health center in Colden 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 Colden; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
7.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Colden adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Colden runs above New York.
3 in 10 Colden 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.
Colden and the towns around it
Colden’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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 Colden adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Colden
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Colden is better than New York on 13 and worse on 4; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Colden’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Colden | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.6%13.4–18 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.3%11.6–15 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.5–17.1 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32%27.7–36.2 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.4%8.9–11.9 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.5%30.2–36.7 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.5%36.1–42.9 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.4%27.5–33.2 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.2–12.7 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.3%9.2–11.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7%5.9–7.5 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.1%6.1–8.2 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.3%3–3.8 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.3%8.5–12.2 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.4%10.3–14.7 | 11.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.7%19.4–26.1 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.1%15.5–20.8 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.5%31.9–39.1 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.5%3.5–5.4 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.6%81–85.8 | 80.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.3%65.6–70.9 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.9%89.5–92.1 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80%77–82.6 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.3%67.7–74.7 | 66.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.2%75.1–84.5 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.2%18.5–24 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 28.5%24.7–32.4 | 34.2% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.1%18.1–24.2 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.7%7.9–11.6 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9%7.5–10.6 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.8%4.9–6.8 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.8%5–6.7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.8%7.1–10.6 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.8%20.7–27 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.4%10.6–14.3 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.8%9.4–12.4 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.5–7.1 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.5–4.4 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.1%6.1–8.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%2.9–3.9 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Colden
Is Colden a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Colden is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #302 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 72%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Colden?
CDC estimates 32% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.7% and 36.2%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Colden?
Bertrand Chaffee Hospital in Springville, 9.7 miles in a straight line from Colden’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Colden have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.5–5.4%), 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 Colden more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Colden.
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.