Photo: Doug Kerr from now in Binghamton, NY · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Dannemora is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns
Dannemora differs from New York on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 16 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dannemora. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dannemora
Smoking is more common in Dannemora
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.9%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Dannemora
1 in 6 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (16%), about twice the New York rate. Food insecurity (28.7% vs 17.2%) and housing insecurity (25.3% vs 14.5%) are higher too. 26.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 7 working-age adults in Dannemora has no health insurance
15% 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 Dannemora’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Dannemora’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dannemora is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns, #725 of 755 in New York. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 59% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). Dannemora’s median household income is $62,411; among the 9,499 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($47K–$78K), it’s healthier than 27%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Most New York towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Dannemora is healthier than 4% of graded towns, against 20% nationally.
Where Dannemora compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 30.1% (U.S. 37.1%); arthritis, 18.8% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.4% (U.S. 7.9%).
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
26.3% of Dannemora adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dannemora adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Out of every 100 Dannemora adults…
Dannemora runs below NY on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 5% of Dannemora residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Arthritis and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Dannemora
No hospital or community health center in Dannemora 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 Dannemora; ≈ 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).
How Dannemora adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Dannemora runs above New York.
4 in 10 Dannemora 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.
Dannemora and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dannemora | C− | 41.3% | 11.5% | 20.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dannemora adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Dannemora
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Dannemora is better than New York on 3 and worse on 16; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Dannemora’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Dannemora | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.8%20.9–28.8 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%12.4–16.4 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.7%16.5–21 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.3%35.2–47.4 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 11.5%9.9–13.1 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.8%31.1–38.6 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.1%26.7–33.7 | 37.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 18.8%16.5–21.1 | 24% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.1–11.5 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.4%3.9–4.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%4.8–6.2 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.5%5.5–7.5 | 6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.8–3.6 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.6%12.1–17.4 | 12.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.9%17.3–24.6 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 33%28–38.2 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 18.9%15.7–22.2 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.8%37.6–48.2 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15%11.6–18.5 | 7.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.3%70.3–77.8 | 80.8% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 47.6%44.3–51 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.5%78.7–84.2 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 65.9%62.1–69.5 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 54.9%50–59.8 | 66.8% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74%66.9–80.2 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.6%14.9–20.4 | 17.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.1%31.9–42.2 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 33.8%29.2–38.2 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 28.7%23.6–34.2 | 17.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 25.3%21.3–29.6 | 14.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 16%13.6–18.6 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14.6%12.3–17.2 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 26.3%21.5–31.4 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.8%26.1–35.5 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.2%10.3–14.2 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17%14.5–19.6 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.9%4.3–5.6 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.7%5.7–7.6 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.2%7.8–10.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.2–5.7 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Dannemora
Is Dannemora a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dannemora is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #725 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 27%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Dannemora?
CDC estimates 41.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.2% and 47.4%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Dannemora?
The University of Vermont Health Network - Champl in Plattsburgh, 12.4 miles in a straight line from Dannemora’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Dannemora have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.6–18.5%), 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 Dannemora more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dannemora.
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.