Where Elma Center residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Elma Center, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Elma Center. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elma Center
Cancer and arthritis run high in Elma Center
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.2%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (31.6%), vs 24% across New York. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Elma Center keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85.4% vs 80.8%) and dentist visits (73.5% vs 63.5%). Checkups ↓
Elma Center adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (27.4% vs 34.2%), frequent mental distress (13.2% vs 15%) and lack of emotional support (19.5% vs 26.4%) all 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 Elma Center’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Elma Center adults…
Elma Center runs below NY on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Elma Center is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Elma Center as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Elma Center adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Elma Center adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Elma Center does better than New York.
1 in 4 Elma Center 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 Elma Center
No hospital or community health center in Elma Center 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 Elma Center; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
2.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.6% of Elma Center adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Elma Center 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billington Heights | — | — | — | — |
Billington Heights: 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 Elma Center adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Elma Center
Why doesn’t Elma Center have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Elma Center.
What hospital is closest to Elma Center?
Mercy Hospital of Buffalo in Buffalo, 9.1 miles in a straight line from Elma Center’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 Elma Center?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Neighborhood Health Center Blasdell in Buffalo, 9.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Elma Center.
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.