Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Holley is healthier than 88%
Holley differs from New York on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Holley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Holley
Depression is more common in Holley
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (21.3%), vs 17.5% across New York. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17.6%, vs 15% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Holley
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.2%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Holley is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Holley is healthier than 67%. Against the 9,854 towns with similar household incomes ($48K–$81K), it’s healthier than 88%. 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 Holley’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Holley’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Holley is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 85% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 40%).
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). Holley’s median household income is $64,600; among the 9,854 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($48K–$81K), it’s healthier than 88%, more than its income alone would suggest.
How Holley adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Holley runs above New York.
1 in 3 Holley adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
2.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Holley adults…
Holley runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Holley
No hospital or community health center in Holley 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 Holley; ≈ 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 Holley 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.
11.8% of Holley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Holley and the towns around it
Holley has the best Health Grade of the 3 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Holley adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Holley
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Holley is better than New York on 3 and worse on 3; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Holley’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Holley | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.2%14.3–20.6 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%11.7–15.6 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%15.3–20 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.4%24–39.2 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.6%8.2–11.2 | 11.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.1%27.1–35.2 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.9%30.7–39.2 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.9%22.7–29.2 | 24% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.4%10–12.8 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.4–9.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9%5.1–6.8 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.9%5.7–8.1 | 6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.7–3.6 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.5%11–16.2 | 12.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.2%11.5–17.3 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25.1%20.4–30.5 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.4%15.1–21.8 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.4%30.4–44.4 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.6%5–8.3 | 7.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.9%75.3–82.1 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.6%59–66.1 | 63.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.7%85.6–89.6 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.7%71.6–77.6 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.8%61.9–71.4 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.4%69–82.8 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.3%18–25 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 33.3%28.1–38.9 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.3%20.5–28.5 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.7%10.9–17 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12%9.8–14.4 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7%5.8–8.2 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.6%6.4–8.9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.8%9.4–14.7 | 14.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.1%22.9–31.8 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.4%10.4–14.8 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.7%11.6–16 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.8%5–6.6 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%3.8–5.1 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8%6.8–9.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3–4.1 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Holley
Is Holley a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Holley is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Holley?
CDC estimates 31.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 24% and 39.2%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Holley?
Unity Hospital in Rochester, 16.6 miles in a straight line from Holley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Holley have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5–8.3%), 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 Holley 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 Holley.
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.