Where McDonough residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for McDonough, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 13801, 13830, 13815. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in McDonough
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in McDonough
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 6.1% across New York. Cancer is also above the state: 11.1%, vs 7.7% across New York. In all, McDonough runs above New York on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in McDonough
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.1%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in McDonough, and more people treating it
39.4% of adults have high blood pressure (New York 32.6%), but 80.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. 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 McDonough’s likely range; McDonough’s figures come from ZIP codes 13801, 13830, 13815, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 McDonough adults…
McDonough runs above NY on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
19 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of McDonough adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near McDonough
No hospital or community health center in McDonough 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 McDonough; ≈ 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 McDonough adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, McDonough runs above New York.
1 in 3 McDonough 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.
14.5% of McDonough adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
McDonough and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharsalia | — | — | — | — | |
| Preston | — | — | — | — | |
| German | — | — | — | — | |
| Smithville | B− | 35.8% | 12.1% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
Pharsalia, Preston and German: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of McDonough adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in McDonough
Why doesn’t McDonough have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for McDonough.
What hospital is closest to McDonough?
Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich, 10.6 miles in a straight line from McDonough’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near McDonough?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Cincinnatus Medical Office in Cincinnatus, 9.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in McDonough.
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.