Photo: Adam Moss · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Otto residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Otto, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 14719. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Otto
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Otto
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 6.1% across New York. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.4% across New York. In all, Otto runs above New York on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 34% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Otto
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.8%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Depression is more common in Otto
22.3% of adults have been diagnosed with depression, vs 17.5% across New York. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.2%, vs 15% across 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 Otto’s likely range; Otto’s figures come from ZIP code 14719, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Otto adults…
Otto runs above NY on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Otto is an older town: 34% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Otto as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
8.5 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Otto adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Otto runs above New York.
1 in 3 Otto 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 Otto
No hospital or community health center in Otto 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 Otto; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Otto adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.3% of Otto adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Otto 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Otto adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Otto
Why doesn’t Otto have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Otto.
What hospital is closest to Otto?
Bertrand Chaffee Hospital in Springville, 12.1 miles in a straight line from Otto’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Otto?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is TCC Gowanda Dental in Gowanda, 6.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Otto.
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.