Photo: Doug Kerr · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Duane residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Duane, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 12953. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Duane
Dental care lags in Duane
54% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.5% across New York. Among those 65 and older, 16.2% have lost all their teeth (New York 12.8%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Duane
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.3%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Obesity and COPD run high in Duane
2 in 5 adults have obesity (41.1%), vs 28.8% across New York. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.7%), vs 6% across New York. Conditions ↓
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 Duane’s likely range; Duane’s figures come from ZIP code 12953, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Duane 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.
30 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Duane adults…
Duane runs above NY on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Duane
No hospital or community health center in Duane 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 Duane; ≈ 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 Duane adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Duane runs above New York.
1 in 3 Duane 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.
16.3% of Duane adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Duane 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara | — | — | — | — | |
| Brighton | A− | 34.2% | 8.1% | 10.5% | ZIP codes |
| Malone | C+ | 41.1% | 11.2% | 16.3% | ZIP 12953 |
| Bellmont | B− | 39.2% | 12.8% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
Santa Clara: 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 Duane adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Duane
Why doesn’t Duane have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Duane.
What hospital is closest to Duane?
The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy in Malone, 17.9 miles in a straight line from Duane’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 Duane.
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.