Where Downsville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Downsville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Downsville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Downsville
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Downsville
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.5%), vs 7.7% across New York. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.9%, vs 6.1% across New York. In all, Downsville runs above New York on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Downsville, and more people treating it
41% of adults have high blood pressure (New York 32.6%), but 81.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Downsville
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.7%), 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 Downsville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Downsville adults…
Downsville runs above NY on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Downsville 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.
2.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Downsville
No hospital or community health center in Downsville 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 Downsville; ≈ 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 Downsville adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Downsville runs above New York.
3 in 10 Downsville 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.
12.5% of Downsville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Downsville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Downsville adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Downsville
Why doesn’t Downsville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Downsville.
What hospital is closest to Downsville?
Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton, 8.7 miles in a straight line from Downsville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Downsville.
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.