Where Newark Valley residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Newark Valley, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Newark Valley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Newark Valley
Depression and cancer run high in Newark Valley
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (21.9%), vs 17.5% across New York. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9%), vs 7.7% across New York. Conditions ↓
Fewer Newark Valley adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Newark Valley’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Newark Valley adults…
Newark Valley runs above NY on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.5% of Newark Valley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Care in and near Newark Valley
No hospital or community health center in Newark Valley 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 Newark Valley; ≈ 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).
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Newark Valley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Newark Valley adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Newark Valley runs above New York.
3 in 10 Newark Valley 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.
Newark Valley and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Newark Valley adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Newark Valley
Why doesn’t Newark Valley have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Newark Valley.
What hospital is closest to Newark Valley?
Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital in Binghamton, 15.7 miles in a straight line from Newark Valley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Newark Valley.
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.