Photo: Tyler A. McNeil · CC BY 3.0Where Galway residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Galway, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Galway. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Galway
Cancer, arthritis and depression run high in Galway
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.5%), vs 7.7% across New York. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.9%), vs 24% across New York. Depression is also above the state: 21.6%, vs 17.5% across New York. In all, Galway runs above New York on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Galway adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Galway is an active town
Only 20.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.9% 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 Galway’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Galway adults…
Galway runs above NY on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.6% of Galway adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
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 Galway
No hospital or community health center in Galway 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 Galway; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Galway adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Galway adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Galway runs above New York.
3 in 10 Galway 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.
Galway and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 Galway adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Galway
Why doesn’t Galway have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Galway.
What hospital is closest to Galway?
St. Marys Healthcare in Amsterdam, 10.4 miles in a straight line from Galway’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 Galway?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hometown Health Centers at Amsterdam in Amsterdam, 9.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Galway.
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.