Photo: Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Hancock is healthier than 71%
Hancock differs from New York on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 13783, 13756, 12760, 12776. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hancock
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Hancock
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 6.1% across New York. Cancer is also above the state: 10.8%, vs 7.7% across New York. In all, Hancock runs above New York on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and COPD, heart disease and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Hancock, and more people treating it
40.7% of adults have high blood pressure (New York 32.6%), but 80.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Hancock
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.9%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Hancock is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Hancock is healthier than 48%. Against the 9,469 towns with similar household incomes ($47K–$78K), it’s healthier than 71%. Health Grade ↓
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 Hancock’s likely range; Hancock’s figures come from ZIP codes 13783, 13756, 12760, 12776, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Hancock’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hancock is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns, #561 of 755 in New York. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 70% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 28%).
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). Hancock’s median household income is $62,243; among the 9,469 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($47K–$78K), it’s healthier than 71%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Most New York towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Hancock is healthier than 26% of graded towns, against 48% nationally.
Where Hancock compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 6.2% (U.S. 11%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.2% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Hancock adults…
Hancock runs above NY on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Hancock is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Hancock as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hancock adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
46 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
Care in and near Hancock
No hospital or community health center in Hancock 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 Hancock; ≈ 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).
How Hancock adults are doing
About the same as New York on each measure.
3 in 10 Hancock 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.
13.1% of Hancock adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Hancock and the towns around it
Hancock’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock | B− | 33.2% | 12.8% | 14.9% | ZIP codes |
| Hancock | — | — | — | — | |
| Colchester | B− | 32.1% | 12.9% | 14.2% | ZIP codes |
| Fremont | B+ | 30.3% | 11.8% | 12.6% | ZIP codes |
| Tompkins | C | 35.3% | 13.9% | 17.3% | ZIP codes |
Hancock: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hancock adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hancock
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hancock is better than New York on 4 and worse on 9; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Hancock’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hancock | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.2%16.5–22.2 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%13.6–17.5 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%14–17.7 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.2%27.2–39.6 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.8%11.1–14.6 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 40.7%36.8–44.6 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.1%36.2–44 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.7%29.4–35.9 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.9–12.4 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.8%9.9–11.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.6%7.6–9.6 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.1%7.8–10.4 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.1%12.6–18 | 12.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.9%12.5–17.5 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28.6%24.1–33.1 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%13.2–18.4 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.9%35.5–46.8 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.2%5–7.6 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.2%79.5–84.7 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.5%56.2–62.9 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.1%88.7–91.4 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.2%77.5–82.6 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.2%66.1–74.2 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.2%70.8–83 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.2%17.4–23.2 | 17.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.8%25.7–36.2 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.1%20.2–28.2 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14%11.4–17 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.2%9.3–13.3 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.1%6–8.3 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.5%6.4–8.8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.1%10.7–15.7 | 14.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.1%27.2–35.3 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16%13.8–18.4 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.9%11.2–14.6 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7.2–9.1 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%4.8–6.1 | 5.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.8%7.6–9.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%3.9–5 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Hancock
Is Hancock a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hancock is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #561 of 755 in New York. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hancock?
CDC estimates 33.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.2% and 39.6%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hancock?
Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton, 14.5 miles in a straight line from Hancock’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hancock have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5–7.6%), 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 Hancock 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 Hancock.
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.