Photo: Gary Stevens · CC BY 2.0On CDC estimates, Massena is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns
Massena differs from New York on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 17 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 13662. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Massena
COPD, obesity and heart disease run high in Massena
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.2%), vs 6% across New York. 43.7% of adults have obesity, vs 28.8% across New York. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.5%, vs 6.1% across New York. In all, Massena runs above New York on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Massena
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.6%), vs 17.5% across New York. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17.9%, vs 15% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Massena
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.2%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Massena is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Massena is healthier than 19%. Against the 7,294 towns with similar household incomes ($41K–$68K), it’s healthier than 36%. 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 Massena’s likely range; Massena’s figures come from ZIP code 13662, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Massena’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Massena is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns, #734 of 755 in New York. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 35% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). Massena’s median household income is $54,595; among the 7,294 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$68K), it’s healthier than 36%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Most New York towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Massena is healthier than 3% of graded towns, against 19% nationally.
Where Massena compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 6.7% (U.S. 11%).
Out of every 100 Massena adults…
Massena runs above NY on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Massena adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Massena runs above New York.
1 in 3 Massena adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
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Care in and near Massena
1 hospital in Massena, 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 Massena; ≈ 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 Massena 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.
18.1% of Massena adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Massena and the towns around it
Massena’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massena | C− | 43.7% | 13.7% | 17.2% | ZIP 13662 |
| Louisville | C | 42.8% | 12.7% | 16.2% | ZIP codes |
| Brasher | C | 42.9% | 12.6% | 16.2% | ZIP codes |
| Norfolk | C− | 43.2% | 13% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
| Akwesasne | — | — | — | — |
Akwesasne: 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 Massena adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Massena
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Massena is better than New York on 1 and worse on 17; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Massena’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Massena | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.6%19.1–24.1 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.6–18.2 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%16–19.8 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.7%38.4–48.9 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 13.7%12.1–15.5 | 11.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.3%36.9–43.6 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39%35.5–42.5 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33%30.1–35.8 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.1%10.8–13.5 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.2%9.3–11.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.5%7.7–9.4 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.2%9.1–11.3 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%4.1–4.8 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.8%15.8–22.2 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.2%14.9–19.5 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.7%26.8–34.5 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 17%14.5–19.8 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.3%32.8–41.9 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.7%5.6–7.8 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.5%79.8–84.9 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.3%53–59.6 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.1%86.6–89.5 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.2%76.7–81.6 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.9%61.7–70.1 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.8%72–83 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.6%20.7–26.7 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 33.1%28.9–37.4 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.8%20.7–27.1 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.6%14.5–19 | 17.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.3%11.6–15.2 | 14.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.8%7.7–10 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.2%8.1–10.4 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.1%15.8–20.5 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.1%30.5–37.7 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.1%15.2–19.2 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.1%13.4–16.7 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.2%7.3–9.1 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.2%5.6–6.8 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.2%9.1–11.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.5–5.5 | 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 Massena
Is Massena a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Massena is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #734 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 36%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Massena?
CDC estimates 43.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.4% and 48.9%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Massena?
SLHS Massena in Massena, 4.0 miles in a straight line from Massena’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Massena have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.6–7.8%), 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 Massena 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 Massena.
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.