Photo: Adam Moss · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Farnham residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Farnham, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Farnham. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Farnham
Depression is more common in Farnham
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (22.2%), vs 17.5% across New York. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17.3%, vs 15% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Farnham
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.6%), vs 11.3% across New York. 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 Farnham’s likely range.
How Farnham adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Farnham runs above New York.
1 in 3 Farnham 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Farnham adults…
Farnham runs above NY on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Farnham
No hospital or community health center in Farnham 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 Farnham; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Farnham 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.
12.1% of Farnham adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Farnham and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Farnham adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Farnham
Why doesn’t Farnham have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Farnham.
What hospital is closest to Farnham?
Brooks-TLC Hospital System in Dunkirk, 15.1 miles in a straight line from Farnham’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Farnham?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is The Chautauqua Center - Forestville in Forestville, 9.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Farnham.
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.