Photo: DanielPenfield · CC BY-SA 3.0Within New York, Greece is healthier than 48% of graded towns
Greece differs from New York on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 14612, 14626, 14468, 14616. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Greece
What’s behind Greece’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Greece is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns, #391 of 755 in New York. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 78% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 45%).
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). Greece’s median household income is $79,783; among the 10,767 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($60K–$100K), it’s healthier than 75%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Greece adults…
Greece runs above NY on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Greece
1 hospital in Greece, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Greece; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Greece adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Greece adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Greece runs above New York.
1 in 3 Greece 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.
12.2% of Greece adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Greece and the towns around it
Greece’s Health Grade ranks 2nd 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | B+ | 31.5% | 11.6% | 12.6% | ZIP codes |
| Rochester | C− | 38% | 14.3% | 16.6% | CDC place |
| Gates | B | 32.2% | 11.9% | 13.1% | ZIP codes |
| North Gates | — | — | — | — | |
| Parma | A− | 30.3% | 10.6% | 11.9% | ZIP codes |
North Gates: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Greece adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Greece
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Greece is better than New York on 7 and worse on 4; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Greece’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Greece | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.2%15.1–19.4 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14%12.4–15.7 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.7–17.1 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.5%27.1–36.1 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.6%10.1–13.2 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.2%31.9–38.5 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36%32.6–39.5 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.7%27–32.6 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.9–12.4 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10%9.1–11 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%6.1–7.6 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7%6.2–7.9 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.3–3.8 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.4%9.4–13.6 | 12.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.6%10.9–14.4 | 11.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.3%23–29.9 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17%14.6–19.7 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.4%31.6–39.3 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6%5.2–7 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.2%77.3–82.8 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.5%63.6–69.3 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.8%88.5–91 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.2%75.4–80.7 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.8%68.1–75.2 | 66.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.4%72.8–83.3 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.3%19.5–25.3 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 32.2%28–36.3 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.9%19.8–26 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13%11.1–14.9 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.7%10.1–13.3 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.3%6.3–8.2 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.4%6.5–8.3 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.2%10.6–13.9 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.6%25.4–32 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.7%12.1–15.5 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.2%10.9–13.6 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.6–7.1 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.2–5.1 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.7%6.9–8.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.3–4 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Greece
Is Greece a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Greece is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #391 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 75%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Greece?
CDC estimates 31.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.1% and 36.1%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Greece?
Unity Hospital in Rochester, 3.8 miles in a straight line from Greece’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Greece have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.2–7%), 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 Greece more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Greece.
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.