Where Ovid residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ovid, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ovid. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ovid
COPD, depression and obesity run high in Ovid
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.2%), vs 17.5% across New York. Obesity is also above the state: 36.4%, vs 28.8% across New York. In all, Ovid runs above New York on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and COPD is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Ovid
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.2%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
In Ovid, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7.6% of working-age adults are uninsured (New York 7.9%), yet 22.4% say their health is fair or poor, vs 18.1% across the state. 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 Ovid’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Ovid adults…
Ovid runs above NY on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Ovid is an older town: 26% 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 Ovid as about how healthy they are.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ovid adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Ovid
1 community health center in Ovid, 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 Ovid; ≈ 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 Ovid adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Ovid runs above New York.
1 in 3 Ovid 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.
18.8% of Ovid adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Ovid and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ovid adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ovid
Why doesn’t Ovid have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ovid.
What hospital is closest to Ovid?
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital of Yates in Penn Yan, 12.0 miles in a straight line from Ovid’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 Ovid?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ovid Community Health in Ovid, 0.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ovid.
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.