Where East Ithaca residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for East Ithaca, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for East Ithaca. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Ithaca
East Ithaca is older than New York, yet healthier on chronic conditions
East Ithaca runs below New York on eight chronic conditions, most of all stroke (1.8% vs 3.4%), diabetes (6.1% vs 11.5%) and COPD (3.2% vs 6%). That’s despite an older population: 30% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%). Conditions ↓
East Ithaca is an active town
Only 14.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.9% across New York. Habits ↓
Few East Ithaca adults smoke
5.8% of adults smoke cigarettes, 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 East Ithaca’s likely range.
Out of every 100 East Ithaca adults…
East Ithaca runs below NY on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
East Ithaca is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in East Ithaca as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
4.2 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Care in and near East Ithaca
No hospital or community health center in East Ithaca 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 Ithaca; ≈ 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 Ithaca adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How East Ithaca adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, East Ithaca does better than New York.
1 in 3 East Ithaca 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.
5% of East Ithaca adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
East Ithaca 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hill | — | — | — | — | |
| Ithaca | A | 22.6% | 4.7% | 7.8% | CDC place |
South Hill: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of East Ithaca adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in East Ithaca
Why doesn’t East Ithaca 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 Ithaca.
What hospital is closest to East Ithaca?
Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca in Ithaca, 5.1 miles in a straight line from East Ithaca’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in East Ithaca.
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.