Where Fremont residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fremont, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 14843, 14807, 14826. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fremont
COPD, arthritis and cancer run high in Fremont
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.8%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (31.8%), vs 24% across New York. Cancer is also above the state: 10%, vs 7.7% across New York. In all, Fremont runs above New York on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Fremont
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (22.1%), vs 17.5% across New York. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17.1%, vs 15% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Fremont
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.7%), 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 Fremont’s likely range; Fremont’s figures come from ZIP codes 14843, 14807, 14826, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Fremont adults…
Fremont runs above NY on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Fremont adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Fremont runs above New York.
1 in 3 Fremont adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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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 Fremont
No hospital or community health center in Fremont 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 Fremont; ≈ 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 Fremont 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 Fremont adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Fremont 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard | C+ | 35.8% | 12.2% | 16% | ZIP codes |
| Dansville | B− | 34.5% | 11.7% | 14.9% | ZIP codes |
| Hornellsville | C+ | 36.1% | 11.9% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
| Wayland | C+ | 36.3% | 12.8% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fremont adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fremont
Why doesn’t Fremont have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fremont.
What hospital is closest to Fremont?
St. James Hospital in Hornell, 6.1 miles in a straight line from Fremont’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Fremont?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Oak Orchard Community Health Center - Hornell in Hornell, 3.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fremont.
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.