Photo: Andre Carrotflower · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Olean is healthier than 65%
Olean trails New York on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Olean. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Olean
COPD, obesity and depression run high in Olean
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), vs 6% across New York. 36.8% of adults have obesity, vs 28.8% across New York. Depression is also above the state: 22.3%, vs 17.5% across New York. In all, Olean runs above New York on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Olean
55.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.5% across New York. Among those 65 and older, 21.9% have lost all their teeth (New York 12.8%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Olean
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.3%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Olean is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Olean is healthier than 31%. Against the 6,221 towns with similar household incomes ($38K–$64K), it’s healthier than 65%. Health Grade ↓
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 Olean’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Olean’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Olean is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns, #684 of 755 in New York. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 51% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 26%).
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). Olean’s median household income is $51,261; among the 6,221 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($38K–$64K), it’s healthier than 65%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Most New York towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Olean is healthier than 9% of graded towns, against 31% nationally.
Out of every 100 Olean adults…
Olean runs above NY on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Olean adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
5.6 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
Care in and near Olean
1 hospital and 2 community health centers in Olean, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Olean; ≈ 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 Olean adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Olean runs above New York.
1 in 3 Olean 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.
19.7% of Olean adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Olean 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olean | C | 36.8% | 12% | 17.3% | CDC place |
| Olean | C+ | 36.3% | 12% | 16.8% | ZIP 14760 |
| Allegany | B | 33.8% | 11.6% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
| Weston Mills | — | — | — | — |
Weston Mills: 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 Olean adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Olean
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Olean is better than New York on 0 and worse on 18; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Olean’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Olean | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.3%18.7–24 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%13.9–17.6 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.1%16.1–20.2 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.8%29.6–44.3 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 12%10.4–13.7 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.5%33.4–41.6 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.8%34.6–43.1 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.9%25.8–32.3 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.4–13.1 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.1%8.2–10 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%6.9–8.5 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.5%8.4–10.7 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.7–4.5 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.9%18.5–25.6 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.3%14.9–19.8 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.1%24.9–33.6 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%13.7–19.8 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.8%33.4–46.3 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.1%5.8–8.4 | 7.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.8%77.4–83.8 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.9%52.2–59.4 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.9%85.1–88.4 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.7%73.8–79.3 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.5%63.7–73 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.2%68.6–82.7 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.3%19–25.9 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 32.2%27.3–37.2 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.7%20.2–27.2 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.7%16.1–21.6 | 17.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.5%12.4–16.6 | 14.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.9%8.6–11.3 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10%8.8–11.2 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.7%17–22.5 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.3%28.4–36.5 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.4%14.3–18.5 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.3%13.6–17.1 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.5–8.1 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.2%5.6–6.8 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.3%9.2–11.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.9%4.4–5.5 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Olean
Is Olean a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Olean is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #684 of 755 in New York. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Olean?
CDC estimates 36.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.6% and 44.3%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Olean?
Olean General Hospital in Olean, 0.6 miles in a straight line from Olean’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Olean have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.8–8.4%), 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 Olean more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Olean.
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.