Photo: Mitchazenia · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Newstead is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns
Newstead differs from New York on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 14001, 14031. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Newstead
Newstead is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Newstead is healthier than 71%. Against the 10,606 towns with similar household incomes ($53K–$89K), it’s healthier than 87%. Health Grade ↓
Cancer, arthritis and COPD run high in Newstead
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.4%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (30.9%), vs 24% across New York. COPD is also above the state: 7.6%, vs 6% across New York. In all, Newstead runs above New York on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Newstead adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Newstead adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (29.3% vs 34.2%) and lack of emotional support (21.9% vs 26.4%) both run below 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 Newstead’s likely range; Newstead’s figures come from ZIP codes 14001, 14031, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Newstead’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Newstead is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns, #361 of 755 in New York. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 75% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 54%.
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). Newstead’s median household income is $71,200; among the 10,606 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($53K–$89K), it’s healthier than 87%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Most New York towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Newstead is healthier than 52% of graded towns, against 71% nationally.
Out of every 100 Newstead adults…
Newstead runs above NY on 6 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.
10% of Newstead adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
How Newstead adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Newstead runs above New York.
3 in 10 Newstead 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 Newstead
No hospital or community health center in Newstead 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 Newstead; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
24 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Newstead adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Newstead and the towns around it
Newstead’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newstead | B+ | 32.3% | 10.7% | 13.1% | ZIP codes |
| Royalton | B | 37.5% | 10.3% | 13.5% | ZIP codes |
| Clarence | A | 28.3% | 9.2% | 8.7% | ZIP codes |
| Alden | A− | 31.7% | 10.3% | 12.7% | ZIP codes |
| Pembroke | B+ | 30.4% | 10.7% | 13.8% | ZIP codes |
| Alabama | B | 31.7% | 11.4% | 15% | ZIP codes |
| Clarence | — | — | — | — |
Clarence: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Newstead adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Newstead
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Newstead is better than New York on 10 and worse on 6; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Newstead’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Newstead | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.8%14.8–18.9 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12.4–15.5 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%14.1–17.5 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.3%28.4–36.2 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.7%9.3–12.1 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.3%31.2–37.1 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.3%36.1–42.3 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.9%28.2–33.4 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.6%10.4–12.8 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.4%9.5–11.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1%6.3–7.9 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.6%6.6–8.6 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.3–4 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14%11.7–16.3 | 12.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.1%11.3–15.1 | 11.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24%20.9–27.2 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.8%15.4–20.2 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.4%32–38.7 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5%4.1–5.9 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.3%80.9–85.3 | 80.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.7%64.2–69.1 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.4%89.1–91.7 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80%77.3–82.2 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.3%65.9–72.4 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.3%74.5–83.3 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.4%19–24 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 29.3%25.9–32.7 | 34.2% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.9%19.2–24.7 | 26.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.8%9.1–12.7 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.8%8.4–11.3 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.2%5.3–7.1 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.3%5.6–7.2 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10%8.4–11.8 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.7%22.9–28.6 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.5%11.7–15.3 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.6%10.3–13 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%6–7.5 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.9–4.8 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.7%6.8–8.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.3–4.1 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Newstead
Is Newstead a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Newstead is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #361 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 87%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Newstead?
CDC estimates 32.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.4% and 36.2%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Newstead?
Medina Memorial Hospital in Medina, 15.6 miles in a straight line from Newstead’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Newstead have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.1–5.9%), 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 Newstead more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Newstead.
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.