Where Fair Haven residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fair Haven, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fair Haven. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fair Haven
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Fair Haven
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.3%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), vs 6% across New York. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.1%, vs 6.1% across New York. In all, Fair Haven runs above New York on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer, COPD and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Fair Haven
57.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.5% across New York. Among those 65 and older, 18.1% have lost all their teeth (New York 12.8%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Fair Haven, and more people treating it
40.8% of adults have high blood pressure (New York 32.6%), but 81.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Fair Haven’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Fair Haven adults…
Fair Haven runs above NY on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Fair Haven is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Fair Haven as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fair Haven adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Fair Haven
No hospital or community health center in Fair Haven 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 Fair Haven; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
0.7 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Fair Haven adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Fair Haven does better than New York.
1 in 3 Fair Haven 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.
11.4% of Fair Haven adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Fair Haven 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling | C+ | 35.9% | 12.1% | 15.5% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fair Haven adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fair Haven
Why doesn’t Fair Haven have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fair Haven.
What hospital is closest to Fair Haven?
Oswego Hospital in Oswego, 16.3 miles in a straight line from Fair Haven’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fair Haven.
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.