Photo: Andre Carrotflower · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, North Collins is healthier than 83%
North Collins differs from New York on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North Collins. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Collins
North Collins is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, North Collins is healthier than 63%. Against the 10,155 towns with similar household incomes ($50K–$83K), it’s healthier than 83%. Health Grade ↓
Depression, COPD and arthritis run high in North Collins
22.3% of adults have been diagnosed with depression, vs 17.5% across New York. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.5%), vs 6% across New York. Arthritis is also above the state: 28.4%, vs 24% across New York. In all, North Collins runs above New York on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in North Collins
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.6%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Fewer North Collins 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 North Collins’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind North Collins’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Collins is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 78% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 48%).
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). North Collins’ median household income is $66,607; among the 10,155 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($50K–$83K), it’s healthier than 83%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 North Collins adults…
North Collins runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of North Collins residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.6% of North Collins adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Care in and near North Collins
No hospital or community health center in North Collins 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 North Collins; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of North Collins adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How North Collins adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, North Collins runs above New York.
3 in 10 North Collins 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.
North Collins 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Collins | B | 33.1% | 10.2% | 14.6% | CDC place |
| Brant | C+ | 35% | 12.7% | 16% | ZIP codes |
| North Collins | B− | 33.5% | 11.4% | 15% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of North Collins adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for North Collins
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, North Collins is better than New York on 5 and worse on 7; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside North Collins’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | North Collins | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.4%14.4–20.5 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14%12–16 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.2%15–19.5 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.1%28.7–37.7 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.2%8.7–11.8 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.2%29–35.4 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.4%34.2–40.5 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.4%25.6–31.2 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.8%10.5–13.2 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.9%8–9.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5%5.7–7.5 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.5%6.2–8.9 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.4%2.9–3.8 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.2%8.3–12.1 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.6%11.5–17.7 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 24.9%20.7–29.3 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.1%16.4–22 | 16.3% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.4%33.6–41.1 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.6%4.2–7.4 | 7.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.6%78.7–84.2 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.4%59.4–65.3 | 63.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.5%86.6–90.4 | 89.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.7%74.7–80.4 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65%61.1–68.6 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.3%72–82.1 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.3%19.5–25.3 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 30.7%26.7–35 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.2%19.8–26.9 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.5%9.8–15.5 | 17.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.2%9.2–13.5 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.1%5.9–8.4 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.2%6.1–8.5 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.6%8.9–14.5 | 14.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.6%21.8–29.5 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.8%10.8–15.2 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.7%10.7–14.8 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.4–7.1 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%3.8–5.2 | 5.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.1%6.8–9.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.1–4.3 | 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 North Collins
Is North Collins a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Collins is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in North Collins?
CDC estimates 33.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.7% and 37.7%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to North Collins?
Bertrand Chaffee Hospital in Springville, 15.4 miles in a straight line from North Collins’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in North Collins have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.2–7.4%), 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 North Collins 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 North Collins.
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.