Columbus Community Church · Photo: Doug Kerr from Albany, New York, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Columbus residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Columbus, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 13411, 13460, 13485. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Columbus
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Columbus
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 6.1% across New York. Cancer is also above the state: 10.3%, vs 7.7% across New York. In all, Columbus runs above New York on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Columbus
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (21.8%), vs 17.5% across New York. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17.7%, vs 15% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Columbus
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.4%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
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 Columbus’ likely range; Columbus’ figures come from ZIP codes 13411, 13460, 13485, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Columbus adults…
Columbus runs above NY on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Columbus adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Columbus runs above New York.
1 in 3 Columbus 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
4.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Columbus
No hospital or community health center in Columbus 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 Columbus; ≈ 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 Columbus 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.
15.6% of Columbus adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Columbus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmeston | C− | 35.9% | 13.7% | 18.9% | ZIP codes |
| South Edmeston | — | — | — | — | |
| Pittsfield | C | 35.8% | 13.1% | 17% | ZIP codes |
| Brookfield | C | 39.2% | 12.5% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
| Sherburne | C+ | 36.5% | 11.8% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
| New Berlin | C+ | 35.2% | 12.5% | 15.5% | ZIP codes |
South Edmeston: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Columbus adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Columbus
Why doesn’t Columbus have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Columbus.
What hospital is closest to Columbus?
Community Memorial Hospital in Hamilton, 12.1 miles in a straight line from Columbus’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Columbus.
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.