Where Laurens residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Laurens, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Laurens. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Laurens
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Laurens
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.1%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 7.7% across New York. Arthritis is also above the state: 30.7%, vs 24% across New York. In all, Laurens runs above New York on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Nearly everyone in Laurens is insured
Only 5.2% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.9% across New York. Checkups ↓
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 Laurens’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Laurens adults…
Laurens runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Laurens adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Laurens
No hospital or community health center in Laurens 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 Laurens; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Laurens adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Laurens runs above New York.
3 in 10 Laurens 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.
13.1% of Laurens adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Laurens and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Laurens adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Laurens
Why doesn’t Laurens have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Laurens.
What hospital is closest to Laurens?
Aurelia Osborn Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta, 5.4 miles in a straight line from Laurens’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Laurens.
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.