Where Northeast Ithaca residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Northeast Ithaca, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Northeast Ithaca. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Northeast Ithaca
Northeast Ithaca is an active town
Only 15.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.9% across New York. Habits ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Northeast Ithaca
Northeast Ithaca runs below New York on eight chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3.5% vs 6%), stroke (2.1% vs 3.4%) and heart disease (4% vs 6.1%). Conditions ↓
Northeast Ithaca keeps up with checkups
It beats New York on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (72.6% vs 63.5%) and colon screening (71.4% vs 66.8%). Checkups ↓
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 Northeast Ithaca’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
1 mile of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Northeast Ithaca adults…
Northeast Ithaca runs below NY on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Northeast Ithaca adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Northeast Ithaca
No hospital or community health center in Northeast Ithaca 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 Northeast Ithaca; ≈ 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).
How Northeast Ithaca adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Northeast Ithaca does better than New York.
1 in 3 Northeast Ithaca 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6% of Northeast Ithaca adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Northeast Ithaca 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ithaca | A | 23.2% | 6.2% | 7.9% | ZIP 14850 |
| Cayuga Heights | A+ | 20.6% | 7.1% | 5.9% | CDC place |
| Lansing | A− | 28.8% | 9.8% | 12.4% | ZIP codes |
| Lansing | A+ | 22.9% | 7.4% | 7.8% | CDC place |
| Dryden | A− | 27.7% | 9% | 11.5% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Northeast Ithaca adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Northeast Ithaca
Why doesn’t Northeast Ithaca have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Northeast Ithaca.
What hospital is closest to Northeast Ithaca?
Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca in Ithaca, 3.8 miles in a straight line from Northeast Ithaca’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 Northeast Ithaca.
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.