Where Decatur residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Decatur, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 12197, 12043. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Decatur
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Decatur
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 7.7% across New York. Arthritis is also above the state: 31.9%, vs 24% across New York. In all, Decatur runs above New York on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and COPD, cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Decatur
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.3%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Decatur, and more people treating it
37.1% of adults have high blood pressure (New York 32.6%), but 81.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. 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 Decatur’s likely range; Decatur’s figures come from ZIP codes 12197, 12043, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Decatur adults…
Decatur runs above NY on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Decatur is an older town: 28% 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 Decatur as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
4.9 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Decatur adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Decatur
No hospital or community health center in Decatur 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 Decatur; ≈ 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 Decatur adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Decatur runs above New York.
1 in 3 Decatur 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.
12.6% of Decatur adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Decatur 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roseboom | — | — | — | — | |
| Worcester | B− | 33.3% | 12.6% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
| Westford | — | — | — | — | |
| Seward | B+ | 31.5% | 9.9% | 12.7% | ZIP codes |
| Worcester | — | — | — | — |
Roseboom and Westford: fewer than 1,000 residents. Worcester: 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 Decatur adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Decatur
Why doesn’t Decatur have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Decatur.
What hospital is closest to Decatur?
Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown, 11.4 miles in a straight line from Decatur’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Decatur.
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.