Where Cumberland Head residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cumberland Head, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cumberland Head. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cumberland Head
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Cumberland Head
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.7%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.4%), vs 7.7% across New York. Arthritis is also above the state: 31%, vs 24% across New York. In all, Cumberland Head runs above New York on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Cumberland Head
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.2%), 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 Cumberland Head’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Cumberland Head adults…
Cumberland Head 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.
1.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Cumberland Head
No hospital or community health center in Cumberland Head 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 Cumberland Head; ≈ 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 Cumberland Head adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Cumberland Head adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Cumberland Head runs above New York.
1 in 3 Cumberland Head 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.
12.8% of Cumberland Head adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Cumberland Head 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 Cumberland Head adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cumberland Head
Why doesn’t Cumberland Head have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cumberland Head.
What hospital is closest to Cumberland Head?
The University of Vermont Health Network - Champl in Plattsburgh, 3.6 miles in a straight line from Cumberland Head’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Cumberland Head?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Plattsburgh Family Health in Plattsburgh, 5.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cumberland Head.
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.