Where Cortland West residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cortland West, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cortland West. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cortland West
Cancer and arthritis run high in Cortland West
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.4%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (30.9%), vs 24% across New York. Conditions ↓
Fewer Cortland West adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Cortland West is insured
Only 4.1% 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 Cortland West’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Cortland West adults…
Cortland West runs above NY on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Cortland West residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.5% of Cortland West adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cortland West adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Cortland West
1 community health center in Cortland West, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Cortland West; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Cortland West adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Cortland West does better than New York.
3 in 10 Cortland West 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.
Cortland West and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cortland | B− | 31.8% | 9.7% | 14.8% | CDC place |
| Munsons Corners | — | — | — | — |
Munsons Corners: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cortland West adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cortland West
Why doesn’t Cortland West have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cortland West.
What hospital is closest to Cortland West?
Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center in Cortland, 2.3 miles in a straight line from Cortland West’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Cortland West?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Cortland Medical Office in Cortland, 1.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cortland West.
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.