Where East Worcester residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for East Worcester, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for East Worcester. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Worcester
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in East Worcester
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.2%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 6% across New York. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.9%, vs 6.1% across New York. In all, East Worcester runs above New York on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in East Worcester, and more people treating it
41.2% of adults have high blood pressure (New York 32.6%), but 83.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer East Worcester adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 9 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 Worcester’s likely range.
Out of every 100 East Worcester adults…
East Worcester runs above NY on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of East Worcester adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.8% of East Worcester adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Care in and near East Worcester
No hospital or community health center in East Worcester 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 Worcester; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How East Worcester adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, East Worcester does better than New York.
3 in 10 East Worcester 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 Worcester 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 East Worcester adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in East Worcester
Why doesn’t East Worcester 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 Worcester.
What hospital is closest to East Worcester?
Cobleskill Regional Hospital in Cobleskill, 10.5 miles in a straight line from East Worcester’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in East Worcester.
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.