Photo: Pubdog · Public domainWhere Gasport residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gasport, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gasport. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gasport
Cancer, obesity and arthritis run high in Gasport
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.1%), vs 7.7% across New York. 36.8% of adults have obesity, vs 28.8% across New York. Arthritis is also above the state: 29.8%, vs 24% across New York. In all, Gasport runs above New York on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Gasport adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Gasport is insured
Only 4.9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.9% across New York. Checkups ↓
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 Gasport’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Gasport adults…
Gasport runs above NY on 5 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.
8.2% of Gasport adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gasport adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Gasport
No hospital or community health center in Gasport 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 Gasport; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
3.5 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Gasport adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Gasport runs above New York.
3 in 10 Gasport 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.
Gasport 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 Gasport adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gasport
Why doesn’t Gasport have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gasport.
What hospital is closest to Gasport?
Medina Memorial Hospital in Medina, 9.7 miles in a straight line from Gasport’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Gasport?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is CHC Lockport in Lockport, 5.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gasport.
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.