Where Hamilton College residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hamilton College, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hamilton College. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hamilton College
Binge drinking is the habit Hamilton College doesn’t win on
26.7% of adults binge drink, vs 16.3% across New York, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Mental distress runs high in Hamilton College
1 in 4 adults are in frequent mental distress (22.5%), vs 15% across New York. Depression is above the state too: 24.5%, vs 17.5% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
Diabetes and heart disease are less common in Hamilton College
Hamilton College runs below New York on nine chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (0.9% vs 11.5%), heart disease (0.5% vs 6.1%) and stroke (0.3% vs 3.4%). A young population is part of it: only 0% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%). Conditions ↓
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 Hamilton College’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
How Hamilton College adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Hamilton College runs above New York.
5 in 10 Hamilton College 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.
Out of every 100 Hamilton College adults…
Hamilton College runs below NY on 10 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 0% of Hamilton College residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Hamilton College
No hospital or community health center in Hamilton College 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 Hamilton College; ≈ 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 Hamilton College 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.
5% of Hamilton College adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Hamilton College 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 Hamilton College adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Hamilton College
Why doesn’t Hamilton College have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hamilton College.
What hospital is closest to Hamilton College?
Wynn Hospital in Utica, 9.7 miles in a straight line from Hamilton College’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Hamilton College?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Mosaic Health Utica Dental in Utica, 8.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hamilton College.
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.