Photo: Doug Kerr · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Natural Bridge residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Natural Bridge, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Natural Bridge. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Natural Bridge
COPD, obesity and arthritis run high in Natural Bridge
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 6% across New York. 2 in 5 adults have obesity (38.7%), vs 28.8% across New York. Arthritis is also above the state: 29.8%, vs 24% across New York. In all, Natural Bridge runs above New York on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Natural Bridge
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.9%), vs 11.3% 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 Natural Bridge’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Natural Bridge adults…
Natural Bridge runs above NY on 5 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Natural Bridge
No hospital or community health center in Natural Bridge 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 Natural Bridge; ≈ 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 Natural Bridge adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Natural Bridge adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Natural Bridge runs above New York.
1 in 3 Natural Bridge 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.
13.9% of Natural Bridge adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Natural Bridge 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 Natural Bridge adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Natural Bridge
Why doesn’t Natural Bridge have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Natural Bridge.
What hospital is closest to Natural Bridge?
Carthage Area Hospital in Carthage, 7.5 miles in a straight line from Natural Bridge’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Natural Bridge.
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.