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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Santa Clara, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 12980, 12970, 12983, 12986. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Santa Clara
Binge drinking is the habit Santa Clara doesn’t win on
19.4% of adults binge drink, vs 16.3% across New York. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Depression and obesity run high in Santa Clara
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (22.1%), vs 17.5% across New York. 1 in 3 adults have obesity (35.4%), vs 28.8% across New York. Conditions ↓
Fewer Santa Clara adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and utility bills 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 Santa Clara’s likely range; Santa Clara’s figures come from ZIP codes 12980, 12970, 12983, 12986, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
149 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Santa Clara adults…
Santa Clara runs below NY on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Santa Clara is an older town: 50% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across New York. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Santa Clara as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.8% of Santa Clara adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Care in and near Santa Clara
No hospital or community health center in Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara; ≈ 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 Santa Clara adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Santa Clara adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Santa Clara runs above New York.
1 in 3 Santa Clara 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.
Santa Clara 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrietstown | B− | 39.5% | 12.1% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
| Brighton | A− | 34.2% | 8.1% | 10.5% | ZIP codes |
| Duane | — | — | — | — | |
| Waverly | — | — | — | — | |
| Tupper Lake | C+ | 40.4% | 12.4% | 15.7% | ZIP 12986 |
| Brandon | — | — | — | — |
Duane, Waverly and Brandon: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Santa Clara adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Santa Clara
Why doesn’t Santa Clara have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Santa Clara.
What hospital is closest to Santa Clara?
Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake in Saranac Lake, 15.1 miles in a straight line from Santa Clara’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Santa Clara.
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.