Within New York, Hornellsville is healthier than 20% of graded towns
Hornellsville differs from New York on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 14843, 14807. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hornellsville
COPD, arthritis and depression run high in Hornellsville
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.8%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (31.4%), vs 24% across New York. Depression is also above the state: 22.4%, vs 17.5% across New York. In all, Hornellsville runs above New York on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and COPD and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Hornellsville
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.8%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Hornellsville has a community health center but no hospital
Oak Orchard Community Health Center - Hornell is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is St. James Hospital in Hornell, 1.6 miles away. 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 Hornellsville’s likely range; Hornellsville’s figures come from ZIP codes 14843, 14807, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Hornellsville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hornellsville is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns, #602 of 755 in New York. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 52% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 36%).
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). Hornellsville’s median household income is $73,014; among the 10,747 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($55K–$91K), it’s healthier than 49%, about where its income would put it.
Where Hornellsville compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 6.5% (U.S. 11%).
Out of every 100 Hornellsville adults…
Hornellsville runs above NY on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Hornellsville is an older town: 27% 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 Hornellsville as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
16 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Care in and near Hornellsville
1 community health center in Hornellsville, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Hornellsville; ≈ 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 Hornellsville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Hornellsville adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Hornellsville runs above New York.
1 in 3 Hornellsville 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.
15.4% of Hornellsville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Hornellsville and the towns around it
Hornellsville’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 6 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornellsville | C+ | 36.1% | 11.9% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
| Fremont | — | — | — | — | |
| Hartsville | — | — | — | — | |
| Howard | C+ | 35.8% | 12.2% | 16% | ZIP codes |
| Canisteo | B− | 35.3% | 11.9% | 15.9% | ZIP codes |
| Almond | B | 35.4% | 11.8% | 14.3% | ZIP codes |
| Dansville | B− | 34.5% | 11.7% | 14.9% | ZIP codes |
| Burns | B | 35.3% | 11.6% | 14.6% | ZIP codes |
Fremont and Hartsville: 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 Hornellsville adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hornellsville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hornellsville is better than New York on 1 and worse on 11; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Hornellsville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hornellsville | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.3%17–21.7 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.5–16.8 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.6–19.4 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.1%29.6–43.1 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 11.9%10.4–13.5 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.2%32.4–40.1 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.5%34.4–42.6 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.4%28.2–34.7 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.3–12.9 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.8%8.9–10.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6%6.9–8.4 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.8%7.8–9.8 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.7–4.3 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.6%11.3–16 | 12.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.8%13.8–18.2 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.5%23.6–31.9 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.4%14.6–20.6 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.1%32.3–43.6 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.5%5.4–7.6 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.6%77.5–83.6 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.1%56.6–63.2 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.7%86.3–89.2 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.4%75.7–81 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.5%59.9–68.6 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.5%68.6–81.1 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.4%19.2–25.8 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 31.6%26.9–36.5 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.7%20.5–27.3 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.4%13.3–17.9 | 17.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.7%11.1–14.6 | 14.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.3%7.2–9.5 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.6%7.6–9.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.4%13.4–17.7 | 14.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.6%27.8–35.6 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.9%14.1–17.9 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.5%12.9–16.2 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.4–8 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%4.9–5.9 | 5.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.3%8.4–10.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%4–4.9 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Hornellsville
Is Hornellsville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hornellsville is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #602 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 49%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hornellsville?
CDC estimates 36.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.6% and 43.1%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hornellsville?
St. James Hospital in Hornell, 1.6 miles in a straight line from Hornellsville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hornellsville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.4–7.6%), 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 Hornellsville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hornellsville.
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.