Photo: Indefatigable2 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Hope residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hope, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 12134. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hope
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Hope
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.6%), vs 7.7% across New York. Heart disease is also above the state: 9%, vs 6.1% across New York. In all, Hope runs above New York on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Hope, and more people treating it
41.2% of adults have high blood pressure (New York 32.6%), but 82% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Hope
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.1%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Hope is short on primary care and mental health care
Hope’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Hope’s likely range; Hope’s figures come from ZIP code 12134, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Hope adults…
Hope runs above NY on 12 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hope 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.
22 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Hope
No hospital or community health center in Hope 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 Hope; ≈ 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 Hope adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hope runs above New York.
3 in 10 Hope 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.
12.9% of Hope adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Hope 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benson | — | — | — | — | |
| Wells | — | — | — | — | |
| Northampton | C+ | 35.8% | 13.3% | 15.9% | ZIP codes |
Benson and Wells: 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 Hope adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hope
Why doesn’t Hope have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hope.
What hospital is closest to Hope?
Nathan Littauer Hospital in Gloversville, 18.3 miles in a straight line from Hope’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hope.
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.