Where Hemlock residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hemlock, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hemlock. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hemlock
Cancer and arthritis run high in Hemlock
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.4%), vs 7.7% across New York. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (30.2%), vs 24% across New York. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Hemlock adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Hemlock is insured
Only 4.3% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.9% across New York. Checkups ↓
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 Hemlock’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Hemlock adults…
Hemlock runs below NY on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Hemlock is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Hemlock as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.5% of Hemlock adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hemlock adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Hemlock
No hospital or community health center in Hemlock 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 Hemlock; ≈ 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.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Hemlock adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hemlock does better than New York.
3 in 10 Hemlock 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.
Hemlock and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Hemlock adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hemlock
Why doesn’t Hemlock have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hemlock.
What hospital is closest to Hemlock?
Nicholas H Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville, 16.7 miles in a straight line from Hemlock’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 Hemlock?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is TCFM Geneseo in Geneseo, 9.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hemlock.
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.