Photo: SadieJay · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Ischua residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ischua, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 14743, 14727. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ischua
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Ischua
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.5%), vs 7.7% across New York. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.2%, vs 6.1% across New York. In all, Ischua runs above New York on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and COPD, cancer and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Ischua
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.2%), 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 Ischua’s likely range; Ischua’s figures come from ZIP codes 14743, 14727, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Ischua adults…
Ischua runs above NY on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Ischua is an older town: 29% 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 Ischua as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
Care in and near Ischua
No hospital or community health center in Ischua 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 Ischua; ≈ 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 Ischua adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Ischua adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ischua runs above New York.
1 in 3 Ischua 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.
13.8% of Ischua adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Ischua 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 Ischua adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ischua
Why doesn’t Ischua have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ischua.
What hospital is closest to Ischua?
Olean General Hospital in Olean, 10.5 miles in a straight line from Ischua’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Ischua?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Southern Tier Community Health Center Network, Cuba Site in Cuba, 5.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ischua.
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.