Where Leicester residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Leicester, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Leicester. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Leicester
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Leicester
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.5%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.6%), vs 6% across New York. Arthritis is also above the state: 30.2%, vs 24% across New York. In all, Leicester runs above New York on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Leicester adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Leicester is insured
Only 5.4% 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 Leicester’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Leicester adults…
Leicester runs above NY on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.6% of Leicester adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Keeping up with care
Share of Leicester adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Leicester
No hospital or community health center in Leicester 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 Leicester; ≈ 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Leicester adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Leicester runs above New York.
1 in 3 Leicester 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.
Leicester and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Leicester adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Leicester
Why doesn’t Leicester have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Leicester.
What hospital is closest to Leicester?
Wyoming County in Warsaw, 12.3 miles in a straight line from Leicester’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Leicester?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is TCFM Geneseo in Geneseo, 5.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Leicester.
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.