Where Deferiet residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Deferiet, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Deferiet. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Deferiet
Mental distress runs high in Deferiet
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (19.8%), vs 15% across New York. Depression is above the state too: 23.1%, vs 17.5% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Deferiet
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.6%), 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 Deferiet’s likely range.
How Deferiet adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Deferiet runs above New York.
1 in 3 Deferiet 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
Out of every 100 Deferiet adults…
Deferiet runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Deferiet
No hospital or community health center in Deferiet 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 Deferiet; ≈ 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 Deferiet adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.2% of Deferiet adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Deferiet 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilna | — | — | — | — | |
| Champion | C+ | 39.2% | 11.2% | 16% | ZIP codes |
| Great Bend | — | — | — | — |
Wilna: no CDC estimate of its own. Great Bend: 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 Deferiet adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Deferiet
Why doesn’t Deferiet have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Deferiet.
What hospital is closest to Deferiet?
Carthage Area Hospital in Carthage, 5.3 miles in a straight line from Deferiet’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 Deferiet?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is North Country Family Health Center - Evans Mills in Evans Mills, 7.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Deferiet.
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.