Photo: Pooley1999 · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Rushford is healthier than 82%
Rushford differs from New York on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 14744, 14777, 14717, 14060. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rushford
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Rushford
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.6%), vs 6.1% across New York. Cancer is also above the state: 9.5%, vs 7.7% across New York. In all, Rushford runs above New York on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 33% of residents are 65 or older (New York 18%), and COPD, heart disease and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Rushford
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (21.2%), vs 17.5% across New York. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17.4%, vs 15% across New York. Mind & connection ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Rushford
The closest emergency room is Bertrand Chaffee Hospital in Springville, 22.3 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Southern Tier Community Health Center Network is closer (4.9 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Rushford is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Rushford is healthier than 55%. Against the 8,657 towns with similar household incomes ($44K–$74K), it’s healthier than 82%. Health Grade ↓
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 Rushford’s likely range; Rushford’s figures come from ZIP codes 14744, 14777, 14717, 14060, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Rushford’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rushford is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 67% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 44%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Rushford’s median household income is $58,977; among the 8,657 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($44K–$74K), it’s healthier than 82%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Rushford adults…
Rushford runs above NY on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Rushford is an older town: 33% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Rushford as about how healthy they are.
How Rushford adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Rushford runs above New York.
1 in 3 Rushford 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.
Care in and near Rushford
No hospital or community health center in Rushford 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 Rushford; ≈ 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.
4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Rushford 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.
13.2% of Rushford adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Rushford and the towns around it
Rushford has the best Health Grade of the 4 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushford | B− | 33.8% | 11.4% | 14% | ZIP codes |
| Caneadea | B− | 35.2% | 12% | 14.8% | ZIP codes |
| Farmersville | C | 36.3% | 12.2% | 17.3% | ZIP codes |
| New Hudson | — | — | — | — | |
| Centerville | — | — | — | — | |
| Freedom | C+ | 36% | 11.5% | 16.4% | ZIP codes |
| Houghton | — | — | — | — |
New Hudson and Centerville: fewer than 1,000 residents. Houghton: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rushford adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Rushford
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Rushford is better than New York on 2 and worse on 9; on the rest, the New York figure falls inside Rushford’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Rushford | NY | U.S. | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.9%16.1–22.1 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%12.7–16.6 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.1–19.8 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.8%27.3–41 | 28.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.4%9.9–13.1 | 11.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36%32.3–39.8 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.3%34.4–42.4 | 37.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.8%25.9–32 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.3%10.1–12.8 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.5%8.7–10.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6%6.7–8.6 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.5%7.3–9.8 | 6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.4–4.3 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.8%14–20 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14%11.6–16.6 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25.9%21.6–30.7 | 25.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17%14.2–20.1 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.6%29.6–41.9 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.2%4.7–8.1 | 7.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.4%77.1–83.4 | 80.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.4%60–66.5 | 63.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.8%84.4–88.9 | 89.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.7%75.2–79.9 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.6%64.9–73.9 | 66.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.6%69.5–82.8 | 78.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.2%18.1–24.6 | 17.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 33.6%28.6–38.9 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23%19.4–27 | 26.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.3%11.3–17.9 | 17.2% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.2%9.2–13.6 | 14.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.8%5.8–8.1 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.1%6.7–9.8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.2%10.6–16.4 | 14.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.6%26.3–35.4 | 27.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.8%12.7–17.1 | 13.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.4%12.1–16.9 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.3–8.1 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.1%4.4–5.9 | 5.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9%7.6–10.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.6–4.6 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the New York figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Rushford
Is Rushford a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rushford is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Rushford?
CDC estimates 33.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.3% and 41%, against 28.8% across New York and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Rushford?
Bertrand Chaffee Hospital in Springville, 22.3 miles in a straight line from Rushford’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Rushford have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.7–8.1%), against 7.9% across New York.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Rushford more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rushford.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.