G.A.R. Memorial Hall · Photo: Pubdog · Public domainWhere Portage residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Portage, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 14846, 14517. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Portage
COPD, arthritis and cancer run high in Portage
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (31.4%), vs 24% across New York. Cancer is also above the state: 10%, vs 7.7% across New York. In all, Portage runs above New York on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Portage
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (21.3%), vs 17.5% across New York. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 16.9%, vs 15% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Portage
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.9%), 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 Portage’s likely range; Portage’s figures come from ZIP codes 14846, 14517, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Portage adults…
Portage runs above NY on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Portage adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Portage runs above New York.
1 in 3 Portage 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
26 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Portage
No hospital or community health center in Portage 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 Portage; ≈ 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 Portage 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.
14.2% of Portage adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Portage 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesee Falls | — | — | — | — | |
| Nunda | B− | 34.1% | 12.3% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
| Hume | B− | 35.8% | 11.3% | 14.8% | ZIP codes |
| Mount Morris | B− | 33.2% | 11.9% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
| Granger | — | — | — | — |
Genesee Falls and Granger: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Portage adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Portage
Why doesn’t Portage have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Portage.
What hospital is closest to Portage?
Nicholas H Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville, 13.3 miles in a straight line from Portage’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Portage?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is TCFM Nunda in Nunda, 3.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Portage.
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.