Where Nelliston residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Nelliston, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Nelliston. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Nelliston
COPD, obesity and cancer run high in Nelliston
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.8%), vs 6% across New York. 2 in 5 adults have obesity (38.7%), vs 28.8% across New York. Cancer is also above the state: 10%, vs 7.7% across New York. In all, Nelliston runs above New York on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 31% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and COPD and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Nelliston
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.2%), 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 Nelliston’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Nelliston adults…
Nelliston runs above NY on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Nelliston is an older town: 31% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Nelliston as about how healthy they are.
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 Nelliston
No hospital or community health center in Nelliston 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 Nelliston; ≈ 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 Nelliston adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Nelliston adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Nelliston runs above New York.
1 in 3 Nelliston 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.
13.8% of Nelliston adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Nelliston 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palatine | C | 38.7% | 11.9% | 16.4% | ZIP codes |
| Minden | C | 39.2% | 11.7% | 17.1% | ZIP 13339 |
| Fort Plain | C− | 40.6% | 12.3% | 17.8% | CDC place |
| Canajoharie | C− | 39.7% | 12.3% | 18.2% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Nelliston adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Nelliston
Why doesn’t Nelliston have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Nelliston.
What hospital is closest to Nelliston?
Little Falls Hospital in Little Falls, 14.4 miles in a straight line from Nelliston’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 Nelliston.
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.