Where Gananda residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gananda, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gananda. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gananda
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Gananda
Gananda runs below New York on five chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (7.9% vs 11.5%), stroke (2.4% vs 3.4%) and heart disease (4.5% vs 6.1%). A young population is part of it: only 12% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%). Conditions ↓
Depression runs high in Gananda
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (21.5%), vs 17.5% across New York. Conditions ↓
Gananda is an active town
Only 19.7% 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 Gananda’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Gananda adults…
Gananda runs below NY on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Gananda residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Heart disease, COPD and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
Care in and near Gananda
No hospital or community health center in Gananda 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 Gananda; ≈ 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 Gananda adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Gananda adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Gananda runs above New York.
1 in 3 Gananda 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.
7.9% of Gananda adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Gananda 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Gananda adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Gananda
Why doesn’t Gananda have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gananda.
What hospital is closest to Gananda?
Newark-Wayne Community Hospital in Newark, 12.7 miles in a straight line from Gananda’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gananda.
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.