Photo: Pubdog · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Little Valley is healthier than 71%
Little Valley trails New York on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Little Valley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Little Valley
Smoking is more common in Little Valley
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.6%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
COPD and obesity run high in Little Valley
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 6% across New York. 2 in 5 adults have obesity (38.2%), vs 28.8% across New York. In all, Little Valley runs above New York on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Mental distress runs high in Little Valley
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (19.3%), vs 15% across New York. Depression is above the state too: 22.5%, vs 17.5% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
Little Valley is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Little Valley is healthier than 26%. Against the 3,879 towns with similar household incomes ($33K–$56K), it’s healthier than 71%. 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 Little Valley’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Little Valley’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Little Valley is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 63% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 11%).
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). Little Valley’s median household income is $44,655; among the 3,879 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($33K–$56K), it’s healthier than 71%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
Out of every 100 Little Valley adults…
Little Valley runs above NY on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Little Valley adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Little Valley runs above New York.
1 in 3 Little Valley 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.
Care in and near Little Valley
No hospital or community health center in Little Valley 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 Little Valley; ≈ 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 Little Valley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.3% of Little Valley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Little Valley and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Valley | C | 38.2% | 11.2% | 19.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Little Valley adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Little Valley
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Little Valley is better than New York on 0 and worse on 11; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Little Valley’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Little Valley | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.4%17.9–25 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%13.5–18 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.3%16.8–21.7 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.2%30.7–45.7 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 11.2%9.5–12.9 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.8%31.6–39.8 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.1%32.8–41.3 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.5%23.3–29.6 | 24% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.1–13 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.7%7–8.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%5.9–7.8 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.1%7.6–10.7 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.2–4.2 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.7%12–17.7 | 12.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.6%15.9–23.3 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.4%24.1–34.7 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.6%15.4–22.1 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.8%34.3–47.5 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.9%6.1–10.1 | 7.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.5%74.9–81.8 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.9%52.2–59.5 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.1%82.7–87.2 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.3%70.1–76.2 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64%59.3–68.6 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.1%71.1–84.1 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.5%19–26.1 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 33.5%28.5–38.8 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26%22.1–30.1 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20%16.2–24.4 | 17.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.1%13.2–19 | 14.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.6%8.9–12.3 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.5%8.9–12.4 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.3%16.4–24.6 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.9%26.8–36.8 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.1%12.6–17.6 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.2%13.7–18.7 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.6–7.4 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.8%5–6.7 | 5.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10%8.5–11.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4–5.5 | 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 Little Valley
Is Little Valley a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Little Valley is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Little Valley?
CDC estimates 38.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.7% and 45.7%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Little Valley?
Bertrand Chaffee Hospital in Springville, 19.3 miles in a straight line from Little Valley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Little Valley have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.1–10.1%), 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 Little Valley 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 Little Valley.
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.