US Post Office-Clyde · Photo: Jimmy Emerson from Dalton GA · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Galen is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns
Galen trails New York on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 14433, 14489. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Galen
COPD, obesity and heart disease run high in Galen
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 6% across New York. 2 in 5 adults have obesity (39.7%), vs 28.8% across New York. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.1%, vs 6.1% across New York. In all, Galen runs above New York on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Galen
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (18%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Depression is more common in Galen
22.4% of adults have been diagnosed with depression, vs 17.5% across New York. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.2%, vs 15% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
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 Galen’s likely range; Galen’s figures come from ZIP codes 14433, 14489, 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 Galen’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Galen is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns, #714 of 755 in New York. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 45% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 18%).
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). Galen’s median household income is $64,177; among the 9,757 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($48K–$80K), it’s healthier than 28%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Most New York towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Galen is healthier than 5% of graded towns, against 22% nationally.
Out of every 100 Galen adults…
Galen runs above NY on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
12 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
How Galen adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Galen runs above New York.
1 in 3 Galen adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Care in and near Galen
No hospital or community health center in Galen 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 Galen; ≈ 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 Galen 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.
17.3% of Galen adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Galen and the towns around it
Galen’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galen | C− | 39.7% | 12.4% | 18% | ZIP codes |
| Rose | C− | 39.6% | 12.9% | 17.5% | ZIP codes |
| Lyons | C+ | 38.7% | 12.1% | 15.7% | ZIP 14489 |
| Savannah | C− | 40.2% | 13.1% | 19.2% | ZIP 13146 |
| Tyre | — | — | — | — | |
| Junius | C+ | 35.7% | 11.8% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
| Butler | C− | 39.9% | 12.9% | 18.6% | ZIP codes |
Tyre: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Galen adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Galen
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Galen is better than New York on 0 and worse on 15; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Galen’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Galen | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.9%19.1–25 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.5–18.4 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%16.3–20.4 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.7%32.8–46.8 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 12.4%10.7–14.1 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.6%31.7–39.4 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.1%34.1–42.3 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30%26.9–33.2 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.5–13.2 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.5%8.5–10.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.1%7.2–8.9 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.7%8.5–11 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.8–4.7 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.3%15.3–21.7 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18%15.4–20.7 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.4%25.8–35.3 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.2%13.5–19.2 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.8%33.5–46.3 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.7%6.4–9.2 | 7.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.7%76.4–82.6 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.2%52.6–59.7 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.1%85.4–88.7 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78%75.1–80.7 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.2%60.2–69.7 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.4%65.6–80.2 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.4%19.2–25.8 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 34.7%29.9–39.9 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.4%21.9–29.1 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.1%15.4–21.1 | 17.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.3%12.3–16.5 | 14.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.9%7.8–10.2 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.4%8.3–10.8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.3%14.8–20.1 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.3%29–37.7 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17%14.7–19.5 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.7%13.7–17.6 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.6–8.4 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6%5.4–6.8 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.3%9.1–11.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.9%4.4–5.6 | 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 Galen
Is Galen a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Galen is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #714 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 28%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Galen?
CDC estimates 39.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.8% and 46.8%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Galen?
Newark-Wayne Community Hospital in Newark, 11.1 miles in a straight line from Galen’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Galen have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.4–9.2%), 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 Galen 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 Galen.
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.