Photo: Andre Carrotflower · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Delevan is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns
Delevan trails New York on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Delevan. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Delevan
COPD, depression and obesity run high in Delevan
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.9%), vs 17.5% across New York. Obesity is also above the state: 38%, vs 28.8% across New York. In all, Delevan runs above New York on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Delevan
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.3%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Delevan
54.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.5% across New York. Among those 65 and older, 26.7% have lost all their teeth (New York 12.8%). 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 Delevan’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Delevan’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Delevan is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 57% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 8%).
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). Delevan’s median household income is $64,194; among the 9,757 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($48K–$80K), it’s healthier than 24%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Delevan adults…
Delevan runs above NY on 8 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Delevan adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Delevan
No hospital or community health center in Delevan 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 Delevan; ≈ 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 Delevan adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Delevan runs above New York.
1 in 3 Delevan 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.
21.5% of Delevan adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Delevan and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delevan | C− | 38% | 11.6% | 20.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Delevan adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Delevan
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Delevan is better than New York on 0 and worse on 17; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Delevan’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Delevan | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.6%19.2–26.5 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.4–18.9 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.2%17.8–22.8 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38%30.7–45.6 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 11.6%9.9–13.2 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.2%32.2–40.2 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.6%33.3–41.7 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.9%24.8–31.2 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12%10.6–13.5 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.1%7.3–9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.6–8.4 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.1%8.6–11.7 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.6–4.6 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 26.7%22.4–31.1 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.3%16.9–23.8 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.8%25.6–35.9 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.1%14.8–21.5 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.2%33.6–46.9 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.7%5.7–10 | 7.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.8%74.9–82 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.4%50.5–58.1 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.4%81.8–86.8 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.4%71.3–77.2 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.2%55.1–65 | 66.8% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.1%66.1–81 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.9%20.4–27.7 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 33.9%28.7–39.4 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.2%21.2–29.4 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.4%16.1–24.7 | 17.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.7%12.8–18.6 | 14.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.5%8.8–12.3 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.7%8.9–12.5 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21.5%17.1–25.8 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.9%29.2–38.8 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.5%13.9–19 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.3%14.9–20 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.4–8.1 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.3%5.5–7.3 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.1%9.5–12.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.1%4.4–6 | 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 Delevan
Is Delevan a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Delevan is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 24%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Delevan?
CDC estimates 38% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.7% and 45.6%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Delevan?
Bertrand Chaffee Hospital in Springville, 9.2 miles in a straight line from Delevan’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Delevan have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.7–10%), 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 Delevan 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 Delevan.
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.