Where Morehouse residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Morehouse, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 13353. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Morehouse
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Morehouse
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.9%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 6.1% across New York. COPD is also above the state: 9%, vs 6% across New York. In all, Morehouse runs above New York on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 29 miles from Morehouse
The closest emergency room is Little Falls Hospital in Little Falls, 28.9 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Morehouse, and more people treating it
40.8% of adults have high blood pressure (New York 32.6%), but 82.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Morehouse is short on primary care and mental health care
Morehouse’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Fewer Morehouse adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Morehouse’s likely range; Morehouse’s figures come from ZIP code 13353, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Morehouse adults…
Morehouse runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Morehouse
No hospital or community health center in Morehouse 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 Morehouse; ≈ 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 Morehouse 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.
9.9% of Morehouse adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
29 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
How Morehouse adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Morehouse does better than New York.
3 in 10 Morehouse 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.
Morehouse 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Morehouse adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Morehouse
Why doesn’t Morehouse have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Morehouse.
What hospital is closest to Morehouse?
Little Falls Hospital in Little Falls, 28.9 miles in a straight line from Morehouse’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 Morehouse.
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.