Salem Welsh Church · Photo: Pubdog · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Freedom is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns
Freedom differs from New York on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 14065, 14042, 14009, 14060. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Freedom
COPD, obesity and cancer run high in Freedom
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.8%), vs 6% across New York. 36% of adults have obesity, vs 28.8% across New York. Cancer is also above the state: 9.6%, vs 7.7% across New York. In all, Freedom runs above New York on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Freedom
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (21.8%), vs 17.5% across New York. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17.4%, vs 15% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Freedom
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.4%), 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 Freedom’s likely range; Freedom’s figures come from ZIP codes 14065, 14042, 14009, 14060, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Freedom’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Freedom is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 59% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 34%).
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). Freedom’s median household income is $73,646; among the 10,799 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($55K–$92K), it’s healthier than 49%, about where its income would put it.
Where Freedom compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 6% (U.S. 11%).
Out of every 100 Freedom adults…
Freedom runs above NY on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Freedom adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Freedom runs above New York.
1 in 3 Freedom adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
Care in and near Freedom
No hospital or community health center in Freedom 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 Freedom; ≈ 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 Freedom 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.
14.4% of Freedom adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Freedom and the towns around it
Freedom’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom | C+ | 36% | 11.5% | 16.4% | ZIP codes |
| Farmersville | C | 36.3% | 12.2% | 17.3% | ZIP codes |
| Yorkshire | C | 36.6% | 12% | 18.2% | ZIP codes |
| Arcade | B | 35.2% | 11% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
| Centerville | — | — | — | — | |
| Rushford | B− | 33.8% | 11.4% | 14% | ZIP codes |
| Arcade | B | 35.5% | 9.9% | 15% | CDC place |
Centerville: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Freedom adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Freedom
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Freedom is better than New York on 2 and worse on 13; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Freedom’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Freedom | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.2%16.6–22.1 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.1%13.3–17 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.5–19.4 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36%29.7–42.7 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 11.5%10–13 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.2%33.6–41 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.5%35.7–43.4 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.4%26.5–32.4 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.3%10.2–12.6 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.8–10.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6%6.7–8.4 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.8%7.6–10 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.5–4.3 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.9%14.3–19.8 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.4%13.9–19.2 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27%22.9–31.5 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.4%14.7–20.3 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39%33.3–44.9 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6%5–7.4 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.9%77.9–83.5 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.9%54.6–61.3 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.3%86.7–89.8 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.5%74.8–80 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.9%63.5–72 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.2%68.3–81.2 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.8%18.9–25 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 31.7%27.3–36.3 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.4%20.2–26.8 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.6%12.1–17.4 | 17.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12%10.1–14 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.7%6.6–8.9 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.9%6.9–9.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.4%11.9–17 | 14.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.3%26.5–34.4 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.1%13–17.2 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14%12.2–15.8 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.4–8 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.1%4.5–5.8 | 5.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.9%7.8–10 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.7–4.8 | 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 Freedom
Is Freedom a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Freedom is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 49%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Freedom?
CDC estimates 36% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.7% and 42.7%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Freedom?
Bertrand Chaffee Hospital in Springville, 14.6 miles in a straight line from Freedom’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Freedom have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5–7.4%), 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 Freedom more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Freedom.
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.