Photo: Adam Moss · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Forestville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Forestville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Forestville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Forestville
COPD, arthritis and cancer run high in Forestville
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32.6%), vs 24% across New York. Cancer is also above the state: 10.3%, vs 7.7% across New York. In all, Forestville runs above New York on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Forestville
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.9%), 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 Forestville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Forestville adults…
Forestville runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Care in and near Forestville
No hospital or community health center in Forestville 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 Forestville; ≈ 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 Forestville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Forestville adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Forestville runs above New York.
3 in 10 Forestville 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.
14.2% of Forestville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Forestville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Forestville adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Forestville
Why doesn’t Forestville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Forestville.
What hospital is closest to Forestville?
Brooks-TLC Hospital System in Dunkirk, 8.1 miles in a straight line from Forestville’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 Forestville?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is The Chautauqua Center - Forestville in Forestville, 0.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Forestville.
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.