Enfield Falls Mill and Miller's House · Photo: Doug Kerr from Upstate New York · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Enfield is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns
Enfield differs from New York on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 18 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 14850, 14886, 14867. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Enfield
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Enfield
Enfield runs below New York on six chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (7.9% vs 11.5%), stroke (2.6% vs 3.4%) and heart disease (4.9% vs 6.1%). Conditions ↓
Depression runs high in Enfield
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (22.6%), vs 17.5% across New York. Conditions ↓
Enfield is an active town
Only 18.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.9% across New York. The town has 13 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves. 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 Enfield’s likely range; Enfield’s figures come from ZIP codes 14850, 14886, 14867, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Enfield’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Enfield is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns, #120 of 755 in New York. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 97% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 65%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Enfield’s median household income is $94,750; among the 9,335 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($71K–$118K), it’s healthier than 96%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Enfield adults…
Enfield runs below NY on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
13 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Care in and near Enfield
No hospital or community health center in Enfield 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 Enfield; ≈ 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 Enfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Enfield adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Enfield runs above New York.
1 in 3 Enfield 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.
9.3% of Enfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Enfield and the towns around it
Enfield’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 5 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Enfield adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Enfield
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Enfield is better than New York on 18 and worse on 4; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Enfield’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Enfield | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.9%12.2–15.5 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11%9.8–12.2 | 12.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.5–17.9 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 25.7%21.4–30.2 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 7.9%6.9–8.9 | 11.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 27.3%24.6–30.1 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.8%27.8–33.9 | 37.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 22.5%20.4–24.7 | 24% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.7–11.9 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8%7.4–8.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.9%4.5–5.4 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.1%4.6–5.8 | 6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.3–2.8 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.7%7.3–10.5 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.7%8.4–11.1 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 18.7%15.9–21.6 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18%15.5–20.8 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.1%29.6–39 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.8%4.1–5.6 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.1%74–80 | 80.8% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.1%62.1–68.1 | 63.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.7%85.2–88.1 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.3%68.8–73.6 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73%69.3–76.6 | 66.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.6%76.3–86.3 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.6%19.8–25.4 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 34%29.7–38.3 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.3%19.4–25.5 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.3%9.7–13.1 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.6%8.2–11 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.8%5–6.6 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.1%6.3–8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.3%7.9–10.7 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.9%21–26.8 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.6%8.4–10.8 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.9%10.7–13.3 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5%4.5–5.6 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.7%3.4–4.1 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.8%6.1–7.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.4–2.9 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the New York figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Enfield
Is Enfield a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Enfield is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns: A for health, #120 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 96%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Enfield?
CDC estimates 25.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.4% and 30.2%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Enfield?
Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca in Ithaca, 4.7 miles in a straight line from Enfield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Enfield have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.1–5.6%), against 7.9% across New York.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Enfield more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Enfield.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.