Photo: Gshep92 · Public domainWhere Croghan residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Croghan, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Croghan. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Croghan
COPD, obesity and cancer run high in Croghan
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), vs 6% across New York. 2 in 5 adults have obesity (39.7%), vs 28.8% across New York. Cancer is also above the state: 10.5%, vs 7.7% across New York. In all, Croghan runs above New York on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Croghan
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.4%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Fewer Croghan 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 Croghan’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Croghan adults…
Croghan runs above NY on 7 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.4% of Croghan adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Care in and near Croghan
No hospital or community health center in Croghan 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 Croghan; ≈ 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 Croghan adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Croghan adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Croghan runs above New York.
1 in 3 Croghan 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.
Croghan and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Croghan adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Croghan
Why doesn’t Croghan have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Croghan.
What hospital is closest to Croghan?
Lewis County General Hospital in Lowville, 8.6 miles in a straight line from Croghan’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Croghan?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is North Country Family Health Center - Lowville in Lowville, 8.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Croghan.
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.