Photo: Pete716 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Corning is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns
Corning differs from New York on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Corning. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Corning
Corning is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Corning is healthier than 74%. Against the 9,347 towns with similar household incomes ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 94%. Health Grade ↓
Depression runs high in Corning
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (22%), vs 17.5% across New York. Conditions ↓
Nearly everyone in Corning is insured
Only 5.5% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.9% across New York. 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 Corning’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Corning’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Corning is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns, #340 of 755 in New York. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 82% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 60%.
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). Corning’s median household income is $61,760; among the 9,347 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 94%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Most New York towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Corning is healthier than 55% of graded towns, against 74% nationally.
Out of every 100 Corning adults…
Corning runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Corning adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Corning
No hospital or community health center in Corning 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 Corning; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
5.2 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves
How Corning adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Corning runs above New York.
1 in 3 Corning 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.
12.7% of Corning adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Corning and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corning | B+ | 34.1% | 9.9% | 13% | CDC place |
| South Corning | A | 32% | 8.8% | 10.7% | CDC place |
| Riverside | — | — | — | — |
Riverside: 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 Corning adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Corning
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Corning is better than New York on 5 and worse on 2; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Corning’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Corning | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16%13.8–18.3 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.8%11.2–14.4 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.6–18.5 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.1%27.6–41.2 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.9%8.5–11.2 | 11.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.7%28.1–35.4 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.4%31.6–39.5 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27%24–30 | 24% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11%9.8–12.3 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.6%7.8–9.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.4–6.7 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.8%6–7.7 | 6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.8%9.7–13.8 | 12.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13%11–15.2 | 11.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.3%19.5–27.3 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.9%15.9–22.5 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.3%31.5–42.8 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.5%4.6–6.7 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.7%76.5–83 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.3%59–65.3 | 63.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.8%86.2–89.4 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76%73.1–78.7 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66%61.4–70.1 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.3%71.8–83.5 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22%18.8–25.5 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 30.9%26.1–36 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.4%19–26.1 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.2%10.9–15.6 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.4%9.6–13.4 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.4%6.3–8.6 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.6%6.6–8.7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.7%10.5–15 | 14.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.1%23.4–30.8 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.6%10.9–14.4 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.9%11.4–14.6 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.8%5.2–6.5 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.5%4–4.9 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.8%6.9–8.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.2–3.9 | 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 Corning
Is Corning a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Corning is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #340 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 94%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Corning?
CDC estimates 34.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.6% and 41.2%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Corning?
Corning Hospital in Corning, 1.9 miles in a straight line from Corning’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Corning have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.6–6.7%), 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 Corning more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Corning.
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.