Photo: Doug Kerr from Upstate New York · CC BY-SA 2.0Where New Berlin residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for New Berlin, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for New Berlin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Berlin
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in New Berlin
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.6%), about twice the New York rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.9%), vs 6.1% across New York. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 3.4% across New York. In all, New Berlin runs above New York on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in New Berlin
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.8%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Depression is more common in New Berlin
22.4% of adults have been diagnosed with depression, vs 17.5% across New York. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.6%, 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 Berlin’s likely range.
Out of every 100 New Berlin adults…
New Berlin runs above NY on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
New Berlin is an older town: 26% 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 New Berlin 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.
How New Berlin adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, New Berlin runs above New York.
1 in 3 New Berlin 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 Berlin
No hospital or community health center in New Berlin 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 Berlin; ≈ 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 Berlin 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.
20% of New Berlin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
New Berlin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Berlin | C+ | 35.2% | 12.5% | 15.5% | ZIP codes |
| Pittsfield | C | 35.8% | 13.1% | 17% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of New Berlin adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in New Berlin
Why doesn’t New Berlin have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for New Berlin.
What hospital is closest to New Berlin?
Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich, 11.2 miles in a straight line from New Berlin’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 New Berlin.
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.