On CDC estimates, Port Byron is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns
Port Byron trails New York on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Port Byron. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Port Byron
COPD, heart disease and depression run high in Port Byron
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 6.1% across New York. Depression is also above the state: 23.4%, vs 17.5% across New York. In all, Port Byron runs above New York on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Port Byron
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.9%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Port Byron
52.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.5% across New York. Among those 65 and older, 26.6% have lost all their teeth (New York 12.8%). Checkups ↓
Port Byron is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Port Byron is healthier than 15%. Against the 5,290 towns with similar household incomes ($37K–$61K), it’s healthier than 40%. 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 Port Byron’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Port Byron’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Port Byron is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 42% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 9%).
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). Port Byron’s median household income is $48,750; among the 5,290 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$61K), it’s healthier than 40%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Port Byron adults…
Port Byron runs above NY on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
0.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Port Byron adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Port Byron
1 community health center in Port Byron, 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 Port Byron; ≈ 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 Port Byron adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Port Byron runs above New York.
4 in 10 Port Byron 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.
21% of Port Byron adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Port Byron and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Byron | D | 37.9% | 12.6% | 19.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Port Byron adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Port Byron
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Port Byron is better than New York on 0 and worse on 20; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Port Byron’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Port Byron | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.6%21–28.7 | 18.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.2–20 | 12.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.8%17.6–22.4 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.9%31–45.6 | 28.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 12.6%10.8–14.5 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37%33–41.1 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.6%34.5–42.9 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.4%27.1–33.8 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.2%10.8–13.7 | 10.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.1%8.1–10.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.2%7.2–9.3 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.7%9.1–12.4 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%3.9–5 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 26.6%22.3–31.5 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.9%16.5–23.3 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 33.3%28.2–39.1 | 25.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.3%13.4–19.4 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.7%33.6–46.2 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.3%6.3–10.6 | 7.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.5%76–82.7 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.6%48.9–56.5 | 63.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.5%83.2–87.6 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.6%73.6–79.2 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.2%58.4–67.7 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.7%61.7–77.1 | 78.9% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.4%20.1–27.2 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 36.6%31.4–42.1 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.3%22.2–30.5 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.4%16.4–24.7 | 17.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.5%12.8–18.4 | 14.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.9%8.3–11.5 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.7%8.9–12.5 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21%17–25.1 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.2%32.4–42.6 | 27.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.4%15.7–21.3 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.5%15.1–20.2 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%6.9–9 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.6%5.7–7.6 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.6%10–13.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.3%4.5–6.1 | 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 Port Byron
Is Port Byron a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Port Byron is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns: ≈ D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 40%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Port Byron?
CDC estimates 37.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 31% and 45.6%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Port Byron?
Auburn Community Hospital in Auburn, 7.4 miles in a straight line from Port Byron’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Port Byron have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.3–10.6%), 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 Port Byron 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 Port Byron.
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.