Where Day residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Day, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 12835, 12822. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Day
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Day
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.8%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.2%), vs 7.7% across New York. Arthritis is also above the state: 33.9%, vs 24% across New York. In all, Day runs above New York on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 38% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and COPD, cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Day, and more people treating it
38.7% of adults have high blood pressure (New York 32.6%), but 81.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Day
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.5%), 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 Day’s likely range; Day’s figures come from ZIP codes 12835, 12822, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Day adults…
Day runs above NY on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Day is an older town: 38% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Day as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Day adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
41 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Day
No hospital or community health center in Day 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 Day; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Day adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Day runs above New York.
1 in 3 Day 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.
11.3% of Day adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Day and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburg | B− | 35.4% | 13.3% | 15% | ZIP codes |
| Hadley | B− | 36.4% | 12.3% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
| Stony Creek | — | — | — | — |
Stony Creek: 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 Day adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Day
Why doesn’t Day have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Day.
What hospital is closest to Day?
Glens Falls Hospital in Glens Falls, 19.2 miles in a straight line from Day’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Day.
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.