Where East Herkimer residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for East Herkimer, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for East Herkimer. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Herkimer
COPD, arthritis and cancer run high in East Herkimer
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (34.8%), vs 24% across New York. Cancer is also above the state: 11%, vs 7.7% across New York. In all, East Herkimer runs above New York on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in East Herkimer
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Fewer East Herkimer adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 East Herkimer’s likely range.
Out of every 100 East Herkimer adults…
East Herkimer runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. 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.
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 East Herkimer adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Care in and near East Herkimer
No hospital or community health center in East Herkimer 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 East Herkimer; ≈ 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 East Herkimer adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How East Herkimer adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, East Herkimer runs above New York.
3 in 10 East Herkimer 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.
East Herkimer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herkimer | C+ | 37% | 10.8% | 15.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of East Herkimer adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in East Herkimer
Why doesn’t East Herkimer have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for East Herkimer.
What hospital is closest to East Herkimer?
Little Falls Hospital in Little Falls, 6.0 miles in a straight line from East Herkimer’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near East Herkimer?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Mosaic Health Ilion in Ilion, 3.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in East Herkimer.
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.