Where Red Creek residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Red Creek, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Red Creek. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Red Creek
Smoking is more common in Red Creek
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.9%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Depression is more common in Red Creek
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.2%), vs 17.5% across New York. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19.1%, vs 15% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
Dental care lags in Red Creek
57.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.5% across New York. Among those 65 and older, 22.2% have lost all their teeth (New York 12.8%). 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 Red Creek’s likely range.
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 Red Creek adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Red Creek runs above New York.
1 in 3 Red Creek 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Red Creek adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Out of every 100 Red Creek adults…
Red Creek runs above NY on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Red Creek
No hospital or community health center in Red Creek 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 Red Creek; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18% of Red Creek adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Red Creek 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 Red Creek adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Red Creek
Why doesn’t Red Creek have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Red Creek.
What hospital is closest to Red Creek?
Oswego Hospital in Oswego, 18.1 miles in a straight line from Red Creek’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Red Creek.
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.