Where Ellisburg residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ellisburg, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ellisburg. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ellisburg
COPD, cancer and obesity run high in Ellisburg
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 7.7% across New York. Obesity is also above the state: 39.5%, vs 28.8% across New York. In all, Ellisburg runs above New York on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Ellisburg
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.4%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Ellisburg adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (28.7% vs 34.2%) and lack of emotional support (21.4% vs 26.4%) both run below New York. Mind & connection ↓
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 Ellisburg’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Ellisburg adults…
Ellisburg runs above NY on 6 of 12 conditions. 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.
How Ellisburg adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ellisburg runs above New York.
3 in 10 Ellisburg 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.
Care in and near Ellisburg
No hospital or community health center in Ellisburg 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 Ellisburg; ≈ 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 Ellisburg 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.
12.4% of Ellisburg adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Ellisburg and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 Ellisburg adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ellisburg
Why doesn’t Ellisburg have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ellisburg.
What hospital is closest to Ellisburg?
Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, 19.3 miles in a straight line from Ellisburg’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ellisburg.
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.