Photo: Doug Kerr from Upstate New York · CC BY-SA 2.0Within New York, Evans is healthier than 37% of graded towns
Evans differs from New York on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 14006, 14047, 14057, 14111. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Evans
COPD, arthritis and cancer run high in Evans
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (31.5%), vs 24% across New York. Cancer is also above the state: 10.1%, vs 7.7% across New York. In all, Evans runs above New York on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Evans
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.4%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Evans adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (29.6% vs 34.2%) and lack of emotional support (22.3% 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 Evans’ likely range; Evans’ figures come from ZIP codes 14006, 14047, 14057, 14111, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Evans’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Evans is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns, #475 of 755 in New York. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 68% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 43%).
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). Evans’ median household income is $72,467; among the 10,706 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($54K–$91K), it’s healthier than 70%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Evans adults…
Evans runs above NY on 8 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.
5 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
How Evans adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Evans runs above New York.
3 in 10 Evans 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 Evans
No hospital or community health center in Evans 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 Evans; ≈ 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 Evans 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.
11.9% of Evans adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Evans and the towns around it
Evans’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 4 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evans | B | 33.6% | 11.5% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
| Hamburg | A | 30.7% | 9.4% | 11% | ZIP codes |
| Lake Erie Beach | — | — | — | — | |
| Highland-on-the-Lake | — | — | — | — | |
| Angola on the Lake | — | — | — | — | |
| Eden | A− | 31.3% | 10.1% | 11.8% | ZIP codes |
| Brant | C+ | 35% | 12.7% | 16% | ZIP codes |
Lake Erie Beach, Highland-on-the-Lake and Angola on the Lake: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Evans adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Evans
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Evans is better than New York on 8 and worse on 10; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Evans’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Evans | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.3%16–20.7 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.6%12.9–16.4 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.6–18.3 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.6%29.2–37.9 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 11.5%10–13 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.2%31.9–38.3 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.8%36.4–43.1 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.5%28.6–34.3 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.8%10.4–13.1 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9.1–11.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.6–8.4 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.4%7.4–9.5 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.5–4.2 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.5%10.4–14.9 | 12.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.4%12.3–16.6 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25.9%22.5–29.3 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.6%15.1–20.2 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37%33.3–40.8 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.5%4.5–6.5 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.1%80.5–85.5 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.5%60.6–66.3 | 63.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.6%88.1–90.9 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.2%77.3–82.7 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.7%66–73.1 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.4%73.2–83 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.9%19.1–24.6 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 29.6%25.9–33.4 | 34.2% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.3%19.5–25.3 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.4%10.5–14.4 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.7%9.2–12.4 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7%6–8 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.1%6.2–8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.9%10–13.9 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.8%23.6–30 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.4%12.5–16.3 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.3%10.9–13.9 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.1–7.8 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.2–5.2 | 5.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.3%7.4–9.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.5–4.4 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Evans
Is Evans a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Evans is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #475 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 70%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Evans?
CDC estimates 33.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.2% and 37.9%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Evans?
Mercy Hospital of Buffalo in Buffalo, 16.6 miles in a straight line from Evans’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Evans have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.5–6.5%), 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 Evans more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Evans.
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.