Photo: Vasiliymeshko · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Jamestown is healthier than 52%
Jamestown trails New York on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Jamestown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jamestown
COPD, obesity and heart disease run high in Jamestown
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.4%), vs 6% across New York. 2 in 5 adults have obesity (39.5%), vs 28.8% across New York. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.3%, vs 6.1% across New York. In all, Jamestown runs above New York on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Jamestown
51.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.5% across New York. Among those 65 and older, 20.4% have lost all their teeth (New York 12.8%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Jamestown
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.2%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Jamestown is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Jamestown is healthier than 15%. Against the 3,504 towns with similar household incomes ($33K–$54K), it’s healthier than 52%. 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 Jamestown’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Jamestown’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Jamestown is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns, #746 of 755 in New York. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 25% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 12%).
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). Jamestown’s median household income is $43,523; among the 3,504 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($33K–$54K), it’s healthier than 52%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Jamestown adults…
Jamestown runs above NY on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Jamestown 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.
3.5 miles of trails across 16 parks and preserves
Care in and near Jamestown
1 hospital and 2 community health centers in Jamestown, 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 Jamestown; ≈ 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 Jamestown adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Jamestown runs above New York.
1 in 3 Jamestown adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
24.3% of Jamestown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Jamestown and the towns around it
Jamestown’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown | D | 39.5% | 13.8% | 18.2% | CDC place |
| Ellicott | C | 37.2% | 12.8% | 16.1% | ZIP codes |
| Jamestown West | — | — | — | — | |
| Kiantone | C− | 38.2% | 13.4% | 17% | ZIP 14701 |
| Busti | C+ | 36.3% | 12.6% | 15.1% | ZIP codes |
| Celoron | B | 35% | 11.3% | 13.7% | CDC place |
Jamestown West: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Jamestown adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Jamestown
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Jamestown is better than New York on 0 and worse on 23; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Jamestown’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Jamestown | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.5%21.7–27.5 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%15.2–19.2 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.8%16.7–21.1 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.5%32.4–46.7 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 13.8%12–15.7 | 11.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 37.9%33.8–42 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.8%33.5–42 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.1%26.8–33.4 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.5–13.4 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.7%7.9–9.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.3%7.5–9.2 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.4%9.3–11.5 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%4.1–4.9 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.4%17–24.1 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.2%15.9–20.8 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.8%27.2–36.6 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.3%13.3–19.4 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.4%36.3–48.7 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.4%8.1–10.8 | 7.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.3%77–83.4 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51.8%48.2–55.5 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.9%84.2–87.5 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.4%74.6–79.9 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.6%59.8–69.2 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.3%67–81 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.1%18.7–25.6 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 32.5%27.6–37.5 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.4%21–28 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 23.1%20.4–25.9 | 17.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.9%15.7–20.1 | 14.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12%10.6–13.5 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.1%10.8–13.4 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 24.3%21.6–27 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.4%30.2–38.8 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.1%15.9–20.3 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.8%15.1–18.8 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.8%6.9–8.7 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.4%6.8–8.1 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.6%10.4–12.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.8%5.3–6.4 | 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 Jamestown
Is Jamestown a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Jamestown is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns: ≈ D for health, #746 of 755 in New York. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Jamestown?
CDC estimates 39.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.4% and 46.7%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Jamestown?
UPMC Chautauqua at Wca in Jamestown, 0.4 miles in a straight line from Jamestown’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Jamestown have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.1–10.8%), 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 Jamestown 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 Jamestown.
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.