Where Harford residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Harford, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 13803, 13053, 13835, 13784. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Harford
Depression is more common in Harford
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (22.9%), vs 17.5% across New York. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17.2%, vs 15% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Harford
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.6%), 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 Harford’s likely range; Harford’s figures come from ZIP codes 13803, 13053, 13835, 13784, which may reach past town lines.
How Harford adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Harford runs above New York.
1 in 3 Harford 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
22 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Harford adults…
Harford runs above NY on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Harford
No hospital or community health center in Harford 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 Harford; ≈ 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 Harford 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.
12.7% of Harford adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Harford 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Harford adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Harford
Why doesn’t Harford have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Harford.
What hospital is closest to Harford?
Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center in Cortland, 11.8 miles in a straight line from Harford’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Harford?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Marathon Medical Office in Marathon, 8.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Harford.
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.