Photo: Doug Kerr · CC BY-SA 2.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Johnson City is healthier than 80%
Johnson City trails New York on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Johnson City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Johnson City
COPD, arthritis and cancer run high in Johnson City
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32%), vs 24% across New York. Cancer is also above the state: 9.9%, vs 7.7% across New York. In all, Johnson City runs above New York on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Johnson City
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.7%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Johnson City is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Johnson City is healthier than 50%. Against the 7,812 towns with similar household incomes ($42K–$70K), it’s healthier than 80%. 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 Johnson City’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Johnson City’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Johnson City is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns, #555 of 755 in New York. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 65% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 39%).
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). Johnson City’s median household income is $56,283; among the 7,812 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($42K–$70K), it’s healthier than 80%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Most New York towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Johnson City is healthier than 27% of graded towns, against 50% nationally.
Out of every 100 Johnson City adults…
Johnson City runs above NY on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
1.3 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Care in and near Johnson City
No hospital or community health center in Johnson City 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 Johnson City; ≈ 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 Johnson City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Johnson City adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Johnson City runs above New York.
1 in 3 Johnson City 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.
18.5% of Johnson City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Johnson City and the towns around it
Johnson City’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City | B− | 34.1% | 12% | 14.7% | CDC place |
| Union | B | 33.7% | 11.3% | 13.7% | ZIP codes |
| Dickinson | C+ | 35% | 11.8% | 15% | ZIP codes |
| Binghamton | C | 36.6% | 12.5% | 16.4% | CDC place |
| Vestal | A− | 30.5% | 10.4% | 11% | ZIP 13850 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Johnson City adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Johnson City
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Johnson City is better than New York on 0 and worse on 13; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Johnson City’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Johnson City | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.3%17.9–23 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%13.1–16.6 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.9–18.5 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.1%29.5–39 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 12%10.5–13.7 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.4%34.2–40.9 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.7%32.3–39.1 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32%29.2–34.9 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.5–13.1 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%9–10.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%6.9–8.6 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.6%7.6–9.9 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.7–4.6 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.8%10.5–15.1 | 12.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.7%12.9–16.8 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.2%23.6–31.1 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.5%12.2–16.8 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.1%31.4–40.6 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.8%6.6–9 | 7.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.9%79.2–84.3 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.7%54.1–60.9 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.3%85.8–88.8 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77%74.4–79.4 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.3%63.8–72.2 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.4%69.5–82 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.5%17.8–23.3 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 35.2%29.6–40.8 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.5%21.3–29.8 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.1%15.3–21.1 | 17.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.5%12.2–16.9 | 14.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.7%8.2–11.2 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.1%8.6–11.5 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.5%16–21.2 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.9%28.4–35.5 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.1%14.1–18.4 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.6%13.1–16.4 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.6%6.8–8.6 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.2%5.6–7 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.9%8.8–11.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4.2–5.3 | 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 Johnson City
Is Johnson City a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Johnson City is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #555 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 Johnson City?
CDC estimates 34.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.5% and 39%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Johnson City?
Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital in Binghamton, 2.7 miles in a straight line from Johnson City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Johnson City have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.6–9%), 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 Johnson City 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 Johnson City.
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.