Where Poland residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Poland, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Poland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Poland
Depression is more common in Poland
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (21.7%), vs 17.5% across New York. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17.5%, vs 15% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
Obesity, arthritis and COPD run high in Poland
37.1% of adults have obesity, vs 28.8% across New York. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (30.2%), vs 24% across New York. COPD is also above the state: 7.5%, vs 6% across New York. In all, Poland runs above New York on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Poland
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.7%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
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 Poland’s likely range.
How Poland adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Poland runs above New York.
1 in 3 Poland 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 Poland adults…
Poland runs below NY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Care in and near Poland
No hospital or community health center in Poland 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 Poland; ≈ 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 Poland 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.
12.3% of Poland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Poland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | B | 36.3% | 11.3% | 14.2% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Poland adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Poland
Why doesn’t Poland have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Poland.
What hospital is closest to Poland?
Wynn Hospital in Utica, 12.1 miles in a straight line from Poland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Poland.
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.