Photo: Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Hancock residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hancock, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hancock. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hancock
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Hancock
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.9%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 7.7% across New York. Arthritis is also above the state: 32.4%, vs 24% across New York. In all, Hancock runs above New York on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and COPD, cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Hancock
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15%), vs 11.3% 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 Hancock’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Hancock adults…
Hancock runs above NY on 7 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
2.3 miles of trails across 2 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Hancock adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Hancock adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hancock runs above New York.
1 in 3 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.
12.6% of Hancock adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Hancock 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock | B− | 33.2% | 12.8% | 14.9% | ZIP codes |
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.
Questions about health in Hancock
Why doesn’t Hancock have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hancock.
What hospital is closest to Hancock?
Barnes-Kasson County Hospital in Susquehanna, 15.9 miles in a straight line from Hancock’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 Hancock?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northern Wayne Family Health Center in Lake Como, 7.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
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. 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.