Cobblestone Historic District · Photo: Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Gaines is healthier than 54%
Gaines trails New York on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 14411, 14477. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gaines
Smoking is more common in Gaines
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.6%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
COPD, depression and arthritis run high in Gaines
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.7%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (21.2%), vs 17.5% across New York. Arthritis is also above the state: 28.6%, vs 24% across New York. In all, Gaines runs above New York on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Gaines
55.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.5% across New York. Among those 65 and older, 19.5% have lost all their teeth (New York 12.8%). Checkups ↓
Gaines is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Gaines is healthier than 31%. Against the 7,902 towns with similar household incomes ($42K–$71K), it’s healthier than 54%. Health Grade ↓
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 Gaines’ likely range; Gaines’ figures come from ZIP codes 14411, 14477, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Gaines’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Gaines is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns, #686 of 755 in New York. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 60% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 20%).
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). Gaines’ median household income is $56,582; among the 7,902 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($42K–$71K), it’s healthier than 54%, about where its income would put it.
Most New York towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Gaines is healthier than 9% of graded towns, against 31% nationally.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
Out of every 100 Gaines adults…
Gaines runs above NY on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gaines adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Gaines
No hospital or community health center in Gaines 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 Gaines; ≈ 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).
How Gaines adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Gaines runs above New York.
1 in 3 Gaines 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.
19.1% of Gaines adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Gaines and the towns around it
Gaines’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 4 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Gaines adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Gaines
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Gaines is better than New York on 0 and worse on 17; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Gaines’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Gaines | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.9%19.2–24.7 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.8–17.6 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.6%16.5–20.7 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.8%27.1–43.1 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.8%10.2–13.6 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.6%31.5–39.8 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.6%32.3–41 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.6%25.3–31.9 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.8%10.5–13.3 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.5%7.8–9.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1%6.4–7.9 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.7%7.8–9.7 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.6–4.3 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.5%16.1–23.1 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.6%15.3–20.2 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.5%25.9–35.4 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.6%13.7–19.8 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.9%32.9–46.9 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.6%7.4–9.9 | 7.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.5%76.1–82.7 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.6%51.8–59.3 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.9%85.3–88.4 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76%73–78.7 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.8%59.7–69.6 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.4%66.7–81.1 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.2%18–24.6 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 34.3%29.2–39.8 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.6%23–30.7 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.9%17.4–22.8 | 17.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.2%14.3–18.5 | 14.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10%8.8–11.4 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.2%9.1–11.4 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.1%16.8–21.5 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.5%27.4–36 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.7%13.8–17.9 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.7%14–17.5 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.7%6–7.4 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.9%5.4–6.5 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.9%8.9–11 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4.2–5.1 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Gaines
Is Gaines a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Gaines is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #686 of 755 in New York. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Gaines?
CDC estimates 34.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.1% and 43.1%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Gaines?
Medina Memorial Hospital in Medina, 10.6 miles in a straight line from Gaines’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Gaines have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.4–9.9%), 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 Gaines more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gaines.
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.