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Health in Elbridge · CDC PLACES 2025

Where Elbridge residents get care

CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Elbridge, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.

Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Elbridge. How CDC estimates town health

What stands out · In brief

What stands out about health in Elbridge

Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Elbridge

1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.2%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 6% across New York. Arthritis is also above the state: 31.9%, vs 24% across New York. In all, Elbridge runs above New York on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓

More high blood pressure in Elbridge, and more people treating it

39.3% of adults have high blood pressure (New York 32.6%), but 81% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓

Fewer Elbridge 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 Elbridge’s likely range.

★ What stands out · Chronic conditions

Out of every 100 Elbridge adults…

Elbridge runs above NY on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.

11 of every 100 Elbridge adults have had cancer
New York: 8 in 100 · worse · likely 10.2–12.4%
Better than NYWorseAbout the sameNew York
Checkups & screenings

Keeping up with care

Share of Elbridge adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.

83%Yearly checkupNY 81%
69%Dentist visitNY 64%
91%Cholesterol checkNY 89%
72%Colon screeningNY 67%
79%MammogramNY 79%
81%Taking BP medsNY 77%
1 in 19
working-age adults has no health insurance
Elbridge 5.2% · New York 1 in 13 (7.9%)
Everyday needs

Making ends meet

Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.

1 in 9
Elbridge adults worry about having enough food
11.5% · NY 17.2%
Better than NY
1 in 10
Elbridge adults worry about keeping their housing
10.1% · NY 14.5%
Better than NY
1 in 16
Elbridge adults were threatened with a utility shut-off
6.2% · NY 8.2%
Better than NY
1 in 15
Elbridge adults lack reliable transportation
6.5% · NY 8.6%
Better than NY

10.7% of Elbridge adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.

Getting care

Care in and near Elbridge

No hospital or community health center in Elbridge itself. These are the nearest.

HNearest ERAuburn Community HospitalAuburn · 9 miDirections →
★Best rated nearbyUniversity Hospital S U N Y Health Science Center★★★★★ · 15.3 miDirections →
+Low-cost carePort Byron Community HealthPort Byron · 9.2 mi · sliding-scale feesDirections →
9 mi
Auburn Community Hospital
Auburn · ★★★★★
ER
9.2 mi
Port Byron Community Health
Port Byron · community health center
Sliding-scale fees
9.3 mi
East Hill Family Medical
4 sites · nearest in Auburn
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
14.9 mi
St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center
Syracuse · ★★★★★
ER
15.3 mi
University Hospital S U N Y Health Science Center
Syracuse · ★★★★★
ER
15.4 mi
Syracuse VA Medical Center
Syracuse · ★★★★★
ERFor veterans
✓ Primary careElbridge is not a shortage area
✓ Dental careElbridge is not a shortage area
✓ Mental healthElbridge is not a shortage area

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 Elbridge; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.

Habits

Everyday habits, side by side with New York

Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.

Get no exercise 24.1%NY 25.9%
Sleep under 7 hours 33.4%NY 37.9%
Binge drink 15.6%NY 16.3%
Smoke cigarettes 13.1%NY 11.3%
0%10%20%30%40%
Elbridge, betterElbridge, worseAbout the sameNew York
Where Elbridge gets moving

0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve

Parks & trails →
Mind & connection

How Elbridge adults are doing

On 1 of 4 measures, Elbridge runs above New York.

1 in 3Elbridge adults feel lonely
31.4% · NY 34.2% · About the same as NY
1 in 4Elbridge adults lack social or emotional support
22.4% · NY 26.4% · Better than NY
1 in 4Elbridge adults have been diagnosed with depression
22.6% · NY 17.5% · Worse than NY
1 in 6Elbridge adults are in frequent mental distress
16.1% · NY 15% · About the same as NY
The one neighbors can help with

1 in 3 Elbridge adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.

Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.

Find a group →

If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.

Around town

Elbridge and the towns around it

How health changes across the town line.

Health next door

TownHealthObesityDiabetesSmokingFigures from

Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.

Disability

Living with a disability

Shown without a better/worse judgment.

29.7%

of Elbridge adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.

Walking or climbing stairs15.3%
Thinking or memory12.3%
Hearing7.1%
Errands alone8.2%
Vision4.6%
Dressing or bathing3.9%
New York

Questions about health in Elbridge

Why doesn’t Elbridge have a Health Grade?

Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Elbridge.

What hospital is closest to Elbridge?

Auburn Community Hospital in Auburn, 9.0 miles in a straight line from Elbridge’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 Elbridge?

5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Port Byron Community Health in Port Byron, 9.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.

Neighbors talk health

Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Elbridge.

Town Square →
Ask your neighbors

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.