Photo: Tyler A. McNeil · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Esperance residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Esperance, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Esperance. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Esperance
Smoking is more common in Esperance
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.6%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Depression and cancer run high in Esperance
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (21.1%), vs 17.5% across New York. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (8.9%), vs 7.7% across New York. Conditions ↓
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 Esperance’s likely range.
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.
Out of every 100 Esperance adults…
Esperance runs above NY on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Esperance
No hospital or community health center in Esperance 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 Esperance; ≈ 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 Esperance adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Esperance adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Esperance runs above New York.
1 in 3 Esperance 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.
12.7% of Esperance adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Esperance 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esperance | B | 34.2% | 10.7% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
| Duanesburg | A− | 34.2% | 10.1% | 12.8% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Esperance adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Esperance
Why doesn’t Esperance have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Esperance.
What hospital is closest to Esperance?
Cobleskill Regional Hospital in Cobleskill, 12.7 miles in a straight line from Esperance’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 Esperance.
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.