Where Rapids residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rapids, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rapids. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rapids
Obesity and depression run high in Rapids
37.3% of adults have obesity, vs 28.8% across New York. 1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (21.2%), vs 17.5% across New York. In all, Rapids runs above New York on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Rapids 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 ↓
Rapids is an active town
Only 20.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.9% 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 Rapids’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Rapids adults…
Rapids runs below NY on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.1% of Rapids adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
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 Rapids
No hospital or community health center in Rapids 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 Rapids; ≈ 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 Rapids adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Rapids adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Rapids runs above New York.
3 in 10 Rapids 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.
Rapids 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 Rapids adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Rapids
Why doesn’t Rapids have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rapids.
What hospital is closest to Rapids?
Kenmore Mercy Hospital in Kenmore, 14.4 miles in a straight line from Rapids’ 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 Rapids?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is CHC Lockport in Lockport, 5.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rapids.
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.