Where Redwood residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Redwood, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Redwood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Redwood
Binge drinking is the habit Redwood doesn’t win on
19.6% of adults binge drink, vs 16.3% across New York. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Obesity and cancer run high in Redwood
36.4% of adults have obesity, vs 28.8% across New York. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.5%), vs 7.7% across New York. In all, Redwood runs above New York on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Redwood adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 9 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 Redwood’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
Out of every 100 Redwood adults…
Redwood runs below NY on 1 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.
9.7% of Redwood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Care in and near Redwood
No hospital or community health center in Redwood 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 Redwood; ≈ 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 Redwood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Redwood adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Redwood does better than New York.
3 in 10 Redwood 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.
Redwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | B | 38% | 11.9% | 14.2% | ZIP codes |
| Theresa | B | 38.1% | 10.7% | 14.3% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Redwood adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Redwood
Why doesn’t Redwood have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Redwood.
What hospital is closest to Redwood?
River Hospital Clinics in Alexandria Bay, 6.2 miles in a straight line from Redwood’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Redwood.
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.