Where Prospect residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Prospect, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Prospect. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Prospect
Cancer, arthritis and COPD run high in Prospect
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.8%), vs 7.7% across New York. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (33.1%), vs 24% across New York. COPD is also above the state: 7.7%, vs 6% across New York. In all, Prospect runs above New York on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Prospect, and more people treating it
39% of adults have high blood pressure (New York 32.6%), but 80.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Prospect adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Prospect’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Prospect adults…
Prospect runs above NY on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Prospect 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.
8.6% of Prospect adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Care in and near Prospect
No hospital or community health center in Prospect 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 Prospect; ≈ 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).
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.
How Prospect adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Prospect does better than New York.
3 in 10 Prospect 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.
Prospect 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 Prospect adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Prospect
Why doesn’t Prospect have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Prospect.
What hospital is closest to Prospect?
Wynn Hospital in Utica, 14.7 miles in a straight line from Prospect’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 Prospect.
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.