Photo: Adam Moss · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, New Albion is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns
New Albion trails New York on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 14719. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Albion
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in New Albion
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 6.1% across New York. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.4% across New York. In all, New Albion runs above New York on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in New Albion
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.8%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Depression is more common in New Albion
22.3% of adults have been diagnosed with depression, vs 17.5% across New York. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.2%, vs 15% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
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 New Albion’s likely range; New Albion’s figures come from ZIP code 14719, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
What’s behind New Albion’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, New Albion is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 44% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 13%).
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). New Albion’s median household income is $60,893; among the 9,161 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$76K), it’s healthier than 32%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 New Albion adults…
New Albion runs above NY on 10 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.
7.3 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How New Albion adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, New Albion runs above New York.
1 in 3 New Albion 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.
Care in and near New Albion
No hospital or community health center in New Albion 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 New Albion; ≈ 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 New Albion 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.
18.3% of New Albion adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
New Albion and the towns around it
New Albion’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 4 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Albion | C− | 37% | 12.9% | 18.8% | ZIP 14719 |
| Persia | C− | 37.2% | 13.5% | 19% | ZIP codes |
| Mansfield | — | — | — | — | |
| Leon | C− | 36.8% | 12.1% | 18.8% | ZIP codes |
| Napoli | C | 37% | 12.5% | 18.2% | ZIP codes |
Mansfield: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of New Albion adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for New Albion
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, New Albion is better than New York on 0 and worse on 17; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside New Albion’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | New Albion | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.5%19.7–25.7 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%15–18.9 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%16.2–20.3 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37%29.9–44.6 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 12.9%11.2–14.6 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.6%35.6–43.8 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.2%36.7–45.6 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.3%28–34.7 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.8%10.4–13.1 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%9–10.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.6%7.7–9.5 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.7%9.4–11.9 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%4.1–4.9 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.7%15.5–22.1 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.8%16.3–21.6 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.3%26–35.1 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.4%13.6–19.5 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.4%32.2–45 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.3%6–8.9 | 7.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.1%77.8–84 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.8%55.2–62.3 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.5%85.8–89 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.2%75.2–80.8 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.4%62.6–72 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.1%66.5–81 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.3%19–25.8 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 32.4%27.6–37.4 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.4%20.9–28.1 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18%15.2–21.1 | 17.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.7%11.7–15.9 | 14.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.9%7.7–10.2 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.4%8.1–10.7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.3%15.6–21.2 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.9%29.7–38.2 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.7%15.5–20.1 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.7%13.9–17.7 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8%7.1–8.9 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.2%5.6–6.9 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.5%9.3–11.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.2%4.7–5.8 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 New Albion
Is New Albion a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, New Albion is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 32%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in New Albion?
CDC estimates 37% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.9% and 44.6%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to New Albion?
Bertrand Chaffee Hospital in Springville, 18.2 miles in a straight line from New Albion’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in New Albion have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6–8.9%), 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 New Albion more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in New Albion.
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.