On CDC estimates, Moravia is healthier than 36% of U.S. towns
Moravia trails New York on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Moravia. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Moravia
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Moravia
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.4%), vs 7.7% across New York. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.1%, vs 6.1% across New York. In all, Moravia runs above New York on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Moravia
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (21.8%), vs 17.5% across New York. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17.4%, vs 15% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Moravia
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.3%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Moravia is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Moravia is healthier than 36%. Against the 9,600 towns with similar household incomes ($47K–$79K), it’s healthier than 51%. 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 Moravia’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Moravia’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Moravia is healthier than 36% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 55% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 21%).
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). Moravia’s median household income is $63,073; among the 9,600 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($47K–$79K), it’s healthier than 51%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Moravia adults…
Moravia runs above NY on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Moravia adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Moravia runs above New York.
1 in 3 Moravia adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
1.4 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Moravia
1 community health center in Moravia, 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 Moravia; ≈ 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 Moravia 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.
14.7% of Moravia adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Moravia and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moravia | C+ | 35.6% | 11.9% | 16.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Moravia adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Moravia
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Moravia is better than New York on 0 and worse on 12; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Moravia’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Moravia | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.4%17.5–25.6 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%13.6–18.6 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.1–19.8 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.6%28.7–43.2 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.9%10–13.9 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37%32.9–41.1 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.6%35.2–44 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.2%27.8–34.8 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.6%10.3–13.1 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.4%9.3–11.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.1%6.8–9.3 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.4%7.6–11.3 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.6–4.9 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.5%13.6–19.6 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.3%12.8–19.8 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.8%24.1–35.5 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.1%13.3–19.2 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.9%32.1–44.4 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.7%4.8–8.9 | 7.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.1%77.8–84.3 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.9%54.2–61.7 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.6%86.4–90.6 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.2%75.3–80.8 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.3%65.9–74.7 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.7%69.1–83.2 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.8%18.5–25.4 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 34.5%29.2–39.9 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.4%20.4–28.6 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.2%11.6–19.1 | 17.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.3%9.8–14.9 | 14.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.6%6.2–9 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.2%6.7–9.8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.7%11.2–18.6 | 14.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.2%29–39.6 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.2%13.9–20.5 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.7%12.2–17.3 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%6.8–9.1 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.6%4.6–6.6 | 5.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.9%8.1–11.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%3.7–5.5 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Moravia
Is Moravia a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Moravia is healthier than 36% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 51%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Moravia?
CDC estimates 35.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.7% and 43.2%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Moravia?
Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center in Cortland, 14.0 miles in a straight line from Moravia’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Moravia have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.8–8.9%), 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 Moravia more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Moravia.
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.