Photo: Sixhoursago at English Wikipedia · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Morrisville is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns
Morrisville differs from New York on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Morrisville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Morrisville
Mental distress runs high in Morrisville
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (20.4%), vs 15% across New York. Depression is above the state too: 21.8%, vs 17.5% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
Morrisville is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Morrisville is healthier than 82%. Against the 5,805 towns with similar household incomes ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 99%. Health Grade ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Morrisville
Morrisville runs below New York on eight chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (5.8% vs 11.5%), stroke (2.3% vs 3.4%) and high cholesterol (25.8% vs 37.7%). A young population is part of it: only 12% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%). Conditions ↓
Morrisville is an active town
Only 20.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.9% across New York. Habits ↓
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 Morrisville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Morrisville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Morrisville is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than almost every U.S. town); mental distress pulls it down (better than 7%).
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). Morrisville’s median household income is $50,000; among the 5,805 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 99%, more than its income alone would suggest.
How Morrisville adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Morrisville runs above New York.
2 in 5 Morrisville 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.
Out of every 100 Morrisville adults…
Morrisville runs below NY on 9 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Morrisville residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis 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.
Care in and near Morrisville
No hospital or community health center in Morrisville 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 Morrisville; ≈ 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 Morrisville 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.
11.3% of Morrisville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Morrisville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisville | A− | 31.5% | 5.8% | 8.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Morrisville adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Morrisville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Morrisville is better than New York on 13 and worse on 5; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Morrisville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Morrisville | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14%11.7–16.7 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.4%9–12 | 12.8% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.4%17.6–23.2 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.5%25.3–38.6 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 5.8%5–6.7 | 11.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 22.7%20–25.7 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 25.8%22.9–29 | 37.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 17.1%15.3–19 | 24% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.6%10.2–13 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.8%5.2–6.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.2%3.7–4.8 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.5%3.8–5.2 | 6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.3%1.9–2.6 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.9%7.9–12 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.6%7.1–10.2 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.3%16.4–24.6 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.6%16.3–23.3 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.6%31.3–44 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6%4.6–8.2 | 7.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.2%73.5–80.8 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.8%60.3–67.3 | 63.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.5%77.3–83.5 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 65.6%63.6–67.6 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.7%63.8–73.4 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.4%67.6–81.9 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.8%18.5–25.5 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 41.1%35.1–47.3 | 34.2% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.3%22.8–32.2 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.2%11.6–19.2 | 17.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.8%10.2–15.6 | 14.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.2%5.8–8.4 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.5%8.6–12.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.3%8.6–14.6 | 14.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.5%24.2–33.3 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.9%7.6–10.3 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.3%13.7–19.1 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5%4.3–5.6 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.2%3.6–4.9 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.7%7.2–10.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.1–2.8 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Morrisville
Is Morrisville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Morrisville is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 99%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Morrisville?
CDC estimates 31.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.3% and 38.6%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Morrisville?
Community Memorial Hospital in Hamilton, 7.9 miles in a straight line from Morrisville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Morrisville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.6–8.2%), 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 Morrisville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Morrisville.
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.