Photo: Doug Kerr from Albany, NY · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Preston residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Preston, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 13830, 13815. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Preston
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Preston
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 6.1% across New York. Cancer is also above the state: 11%, vs 7.7% across New York. In all, Preston runs above New York on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Preston
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.4%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Preston, and more people treating it
38.5% of adults have high blood pressure (New York 32.6%), but 80% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. 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 Preston’s likely range; Preston’s figures come from ZIP codes 13830, 13815, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Preston adults…
Preston runs above NY on 9 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.
1.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Preston adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Preston
No hospital or community health center in Preston 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 Preston; ≈ 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 Preston adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Preston runs above New York.
1 in 3 Preston 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.
14.3% of Preston adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Preston 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Preston adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Preston
Why doesn’t Preston have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Preston.
What hospital is closest to Preston?
Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich, 5.1 miles in a straight line from Preston’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Preston.
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.