Photo: Beyond My Ken · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Mayfield residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mayfield, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mayfield. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mayfield
COPD, depression and arthritis run high in Mayfield
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.5%), vs 17.5% across New York. Arthritis is also above the state: 31.3%, vs 24% across New York. In all, Mayfield runs above New York on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Mayfield
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.3%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Mayfield
57.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.5% across New York. Among those 65 and older, 16.7% have lost all their teeth (New York 12.8%). 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 Mayfield’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Mayfield adults…
Mayfield runs above NY on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Mayfield residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mayfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Mayfield
No hospital or community health center in Mayfield 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 Mayfield; ≈ 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).
How Mayfield adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Mayfield runs above New York.
1 in 3 Mayfield 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.
17.6% of Mayfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Mayfield 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 Mayfield adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mayfield
Why doesn’t Mayfield have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mayfield.
What hospital is closest to Mayfield?
Nathan Littauer Hospital in Gloversville, 4.0 miles in a straight line from Mayfield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mayfield.
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.