Photo: Mitchazenia · CC BY-SA 4.0Within New York, Pamelia is healthier than 26% of graded towns
Pamelia differs from New York on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 13601, 13637, 13616, 13656. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pamelia
Mental distress runs high in Pamelia
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (18.4%), vs 15% across New York. Depression is above the state too: 21.2%, vs 17.5% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
Obesity and COPD run high in Pamelia
2 in 5 adults have obesity (38.7%), vs 28.8% across New York. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.4%), vs 6% across New York. In all, Pamelia runs above New York on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Pamelia
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.2%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Pamelia is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Pamelia is healthier than 48%. Against the 10,181 towns with similar household incomes ($50K–$84K), 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 Pamelia’s likely range; Pamelia’s figures come from ZIP codes 13601, 13637, 13616, 13656, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Pamelia’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pamelia is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns, #561 of 755 in New York. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 75% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 27%).
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). Pamelia’s median household income is $66,850; among the 10,181 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($50K–$84K), it’s healthier than 65%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Pamelia compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 32% (U.S. 37.1%).
How Pamelia adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Pamelia runs above New York.
1 in 3 Pamelia 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.
Out of every 100 Pamelia adults…
Pamelia runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Pamelia 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.
4.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Pamelia
No hospital or community health center in Pamelia 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 Pamelia; ≈ 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 Pamelia 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.
16.5% of Pamelia adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Pamelia and the towns around it
Pamelia’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 6 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pamelia | B− | 38.7% | 10.4% | 15.2% | ZIP codes |
| Orleans | B− | 37.9% | 11.4% | 15.2% | ZIP codes |
| Watertown | C | 39.8% | 11.4% | 16.3% | CDC place |
| Le Ray | B+ | 35.5% | 6.7% | 12.2% | ZIP codes |
| Brownville | B | 38.5% | 11.5% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
| Watertown | C+ | 39.3% | 11.3% | 15.7% | ZIP 13601 |
| Glen Park | — | — | — | — | |
| Calcium | — | — | — | — |
Glen Park: fewer than 1,000 residents. Calcium: 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 Pamelia adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Pamelia
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Pamelia is better than New York on 1 and worse on 10; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Pamelia’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Pamelia | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.4%16.3–20.7 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%12.1–15.2 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.5–20.5 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.7%33.8–43.9 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 10.4%9.2–11.8 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31%28–34.1 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32%28.8–35.2 | 37.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 25.7%23.2–28.2 | 24% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.8%10.5–13.1 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.6%7–8.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.4–6.7 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.4%6.6–8.2 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.3%3–3.5 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.6%12.2–17.4 | 12.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.2%13.3–17.3 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.9%23.5–30.6 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.8%16.9–22.9 | 16.3% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.3%37.9–47 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.6%6.5–8.8 | 7.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.2%76.2–82.1 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60%56.8–63.1 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.1%83.3–86.8 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.7%69.9–75.3 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.5%62.3–70.6 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75%68.5–80.9 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.2%18.5–24.3 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 33.1%28.9–37.9 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.5%21.2–28.1 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.7%14.4–19.2 | 17.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.5%12.6–16.6 | 14.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9%7.9–10.3 | 8.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.5%8.4–10.7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.5%14.4–18.7 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30%26.7–33.6 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13%11.6–14.7 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15%13.4–16.6 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.1%5.4–6.8 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.2%4.7–5.7 | 5.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9%8.1–10.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.5–4.3 | 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 Pamelia
Is Pamelia a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pamelia is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #561 of 755 in New York. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 65%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Pamelia?
CDC estimates 38.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.8% and 43.9%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Pamelia?
Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, 6.3 miles in a straight line from Pamelia’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Pamelia have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.5–8.8%), 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 Pamelia 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 Pamelia.
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.