Where Eagle Bay residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Eagle Bay, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Eagle Bay. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eagle Bay
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Eagle Bay
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.8%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.5%), vs 6.1% across New York. Arthritis is also above the state: 35.8%, vs 24% across New York. In all, Eagle Bay runs above New York on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 30 miles from Eagle Bay
The closest emergency room is Clifton-Fine Hospital in Star Lake, 29.7 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Eagle Bay, and more people treating it
42.9% of adults have high blood pressure (New York 32.6%), but 83.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Eagle Bay keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84.1% vs 80.8%) and cholesterol checks (91.8% vs 89.2%). 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 Eagle Bay’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Eagle Bay adults…
Eagle Bay runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Eagle Bay
No hospital or community health center in Eagle Bay 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 Eagle Bay; ≈ 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 Eagle Bay 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Eagle Bay adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Eagle Bay does better than New York.
1 in 4 Eagle Bay 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.
7.3% of Eagle Bay adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Eagle Bay 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 Eagle Bay adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Eagle Bay
Why doesn’t Eagle Bay have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Eagle Bay.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Eagle Bay.
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.